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COVID-19 has become one of the biggest challenges for humanity, not only did it completely change our lifestyle, but also the working and business environment has been affected. It is everyone’s responsibility to fight it and avoid the propagation.

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16/12/2021
Legal guide for company directors and CEOs in Colombia
ESG obligation for Directors and CEOs 1. Do existing directors’ duties contain obligations that apply to matters that could be categorised as an ESG consideration, e.g. the environment, employee welfare? ...
15/01/2021
Law and regulation of force majeure in Colombia
1. Is there legislation on force majeure in your law system? Yes, Colombian legislation deals with the two concepts of force majeure and fortuitous events together. These are one of the three limitations...
04/01/2021
Law and regulation of Covid-19 loan moratoriums in Colombia
1. Description of the legislation 1.1 Is there a moratorium on loans legislation implemented in your jurisdiction? Yes. 1.2 If no: Are there any ongoing discussions regarding a potential introduction...
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31/08/2020
Stabilisation and restructuring law in Colombia
1. Which financial (not tax or labour) short-term compensation schemes for immediate losses due to social distancing measures have been implemented? For which industries/sizes of business? As a result...
20/08/2020
Antitrust law and legislation in Colombia during Covid-19
1. Introduction Colombia’s Government declared on March 17 a State of Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency for thirty (30) days. A few days later, alongside said measure, instructed a mandatory...
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23/07/2020
Renegotiation of banking contracts because of Covid-19
Covid-19 brought with it challenges in terms of health, social assistance, education and naturally on a financial level, specially in the banking sector. Challenges for this sector as the possibility...
01/07/2020
Acquisition and sale/transfer of the Nation’s shareholding in the Covid-19...
It is no secret to anyone that the private sector has been one of the most affected ones due to the difficult economic consequences of the Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency declared by the Colombian...
23/06/2020
Covid-19 procedural deadlines for intellectual property law in Colombia
Court All hearings scheduled until April 30, 2020 have been adjourned.  All deadlines before specialized IP Courts ending between March 18, 2020 and April 30, 2020 were suspended. All deadlines in IP...
19/06/2020
Criminal Law in times Of COVID-19 – Propagation and Cyber Crimes
COVID-19 has affected life as we know it, and criminal law is not exempt from these changes. During the last few months, we have been forced into long-term lockdown, and have had to learn to live with...
17/06/2020
Solidarity tax by the COVID 19
On April 15 the Government issued Decree Law 568 of 2020, which created the Solidarity Tax by Covid-19. This, in accordance with the Declaration of the State of Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency...
17/06/2020
Law and regulation of rental agreements in Colombia during Covid-19
Updated on 12.06.2020. 1. Is a lessee eligible for rent reduction due to a significant decline in footfall and consequently its turnover as a result of COVID-19? No, unless any of the following circumstances...
12/06/2020
National Government Measures against Commercial Lease Agreements During...
In the context of the economic and health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Government has issued dozens of decrees seeking to address this crisis in different areas, including the...