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Speakers:
Matthew H. Adler, Partner, Pepper Hamilton
Coburn R. Beck, Partner, Troutman Sanders
John T. Bradley, Partner, Troutman Sanders
Joanna J. Cline, Partner, Pepper Hamilton
Sean Ehni, Associate, Troutman Sanders

Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton are producing a series of podcasts to discuss litigation topics that have been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic and how businesses might be able to prepare and respond.

In this episode, Troutman associate Sean Ehni leads a discussion on Material Adverse Effect (MAE) clauses. Sean is joined by Pepper partners Matt Adler and Joanna Cline, and Troutman partners John Bradley and Coby Beck. Topics discussed include how they are drafted and negotiated, and whether COVID-19 could qualify as an MAE and be used as an escape hatch to contractual performance. They also discuss how MAE clauses are drafted and negotiated, how MAEs have been interpreted by courts, the litigation related to them, and dig into some other ways COVID-19 has affected the negotiation and execution of M&A transactions.
Continue Reading MAE Clauses – Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton COVID-19 Litigation Podcast Series

Authors:
Hugh M. McDonald, Partner, Troutman Sanders
Deborah Kovsky-Apap, Partner, Pepper Hamilton
Andrew L. Buck, Associate, Troutman Sanders

Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings are up 12% year-over-year from 2019, largely due to the COVID-19 crisis. Many companies are filing expressly in order to sell their assets, while others are dual-tracking standalone reorganizations with sale processes. Bankruptcy sales offer significant opportunities and advantages to strategic and financial buyers who are open to acquiring distressed assets. This high-level overview answers key questions about the bankruptcy sale process. For further information, please feel free to contact the authors.…

Continue Reading Bankruptcy Asset Sales: A Primer

The COVID-19 pandemic has already created considerable uncertainty and has the potential to significantly disrupt renewable energy project EPC and supply chains worldwide.

Wind Energy

The wind industry is particularly susceptible to the effects of this disruption because project completion delays could preclude developers from qualifying for the full value of the production tax credit.…