Allen Matkins is Here to Help

In the face of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Allen Matkins understands that our clients are facing numerous practical and legal challenges, many of which are changing daily, if not hourly. During these difficult times, our paramount hope is that everyone remains healthy and safe. We value the relationships we have with you, our loyal and successful clients, and we want you to know that we are ready and able to help guide you through the legal issues arising from this unprecedented crisis. Despite implementing a work-at-home policy to help avoid the spread of this horrible disease, Allen Matkins remains committed to assisting you in overcoming these new challenges.

We have assembled several multi-disciplinary task forces to develop the best legal strategies to navigate through these difficult times. Our team of real estate, finance, construction, land use, environmental, litigation, labor and employment, corporate, tax, bankruptcy, creditor's rights, and insurance recovery attorneys is available to assist with all COVID-19 related legal needs, including:

• Landlord/Tenant issues such as building owner and manager obligations; rent obligations in the event of business interruption; demands for rent abatement; force majeure, impossibility, and impracticability doctrines; moratoria on commercial evictions; notices to pay or quit.
• Assessment of loan documents and guidance on lender and borrower issues for all types of financing, including mezzanine and construction loans.
• Counseling employers on actions required to ensure the safety of employees, paid and unpaid leave under federal and state family and sick leave acts, and payroll tax relief under government relief programs.
• Advising corporate clients on business operation concerns, such as fulfillment and exposure to litigation, and corporate governance matters.
• Guidance on overlapping mandates including what is considered essential business or central services and whether construction or remediation projects can continue.
• Assistance with regulatory issues and concerns, such as entitlements, time limits, force majeure, and completion delays.
• Analysis of insurance coverage for business interruption and assistance in recovery of lost income.
• Cost-efficient solutions for forbearances, workouts, receiverships, and bankruptcies as businesses face temporary or longer-term cash flow and solvency crises.

We look forward to continuing to serve as your trusted partner and advisor during these challenging times. If you need assistance, please call your Allen Matkins attorney or visit our website - www.allenmatkins.com - for a listing of our practice groups and professionals who are here to help, as well as relevant legal alerts addressing specific issues our clients are facing.