COVID-19: Impact on Commercial Leases: Regulation across Europe

The COVID-19 outbreak is developing so rapidly that many businesses are struggling to cope with its impact. Europe is now established as the epicentre of the pandemic, and companies across the continent are having to consider what this means for their businesses. As retail and office closures become widespread, national law and practices have developed in different ways and at different speeds. This briefing provides an overview of the impact of the recently passed regulations on commercial real estate in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and England and Wales.