1 Introduction 1.1 A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. A viral pandemic occurs when a new virus emerges and spreads around the world—and most people do not have immunity. Examples of pandemics include the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from 2020 onwards. 1.2 This pandemic management strategy sets out [insert company name]’s strategy for managing a pandemic. The impact of pandemic outbreaks on individuals, businesses and societies can be reduced by being well prepared. This means having a comprehensive strategy, that is reviewed on a regular basis and refined. 1.3 In response to the potential threat of a pandemic, [insert company name] regularly monitors the risk to individual countries in which [insert company name] has an existing presence. In addition, [insert company name] has prepared a high level pandemic management strategy, which is set out in this document. 2 Pandemic management team 2.1 A Pandemic management team has been set up [for each jurisdiction in which we operate ]to ensure [insert company name] manages the response to any pandemic in the most appropriate way. 2.2 The Pandemic management team is led by [insert name

1 Pandemic management team and strategy Action point Owner Status and comments Identify a person to lead the Pandemic management team (Pandemic management coordinator) and clearly define their role [Insert name or role of owner of this action point] [Confirm status and add comments as required] Establish a Pandemic management team, to include representatives from the following functions:—senior leadership;—finance;—business units;—human resources;—business continuity;—risk management;—[real estate OR property] management;—facilities management;—communications;—legal. Pandemic management co-ordinator [Confirm status and add comments as required] Clearly define the responsibilities of each member of the Pandemic management team. Pandemic management co-ordinator [Confirm status and add comments as required] Draw up a high-level Pandemic management strategy. [Insert name or role of owner of this action point, eg Business unit heads] [Confirm status and add comments as required] Create a schedule of the Pandemic management team members, with full contact details (and annex to the Pandemic management strategy). [Insert name or role of owner of this action point, eg Business unit heads] [Confirm status and add comments as required] [Insert next] [Insert name or role of owner of this action point] [Confirm status and add comments as required] 2 On-site operations Action point Owner Status and comments Establish whether there are any business-critical

ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. This Precedent contains links to a range of optional clauses, or part-wording for insertion into existing clauses, which can be included in a lease in order to deal with some of the consequences and/or issues arising out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic or other similar scenarios. The clauses and part-wording are drafted on the assumption

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note gives guidance on the use of remote and hybrid hearings, via video-conference and telephone, in civil proceedings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It considers the court’s approach to remote or hybrid hearings during the coronavirus pandemic and guidance issued by the courts to deal with remote hearings. For information on current guidance in relation to remote and hybrid hearings in civil proceedings, see Practice Note: Remote and hybrid hearings in civil proceedings. Courts approach to remote hearings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic The position regarding remote hearings has changed significantly since the start of the pandemic but the following cases demonstrate how the courts approached requests for remote hearings during the pandemic. Generally, in all cases, the decision whether to conduct a remote hearing, and the means by which each case may be heard, are a matter for the judge or magistrate who is to conduct the hearing. It is a case management decision over which the first instance court

This Checklist is intended for in-house lawyers. It sets out the clauses you should consider to protect your organisation in both existing and new contracts in the event of a pandemic. It should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Pandemic risk management guide. See also Practice Note: Drafting for unforeseen events—commercial contracts Clause Existing contract New contract Force majeure See Q&As:—Can my force majeure clause protect me against the economic impact of coronavirus (COVID-19)?—Is a force majeure clause enforceable in a business-to-consumer contract because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?—Does coronavirus (COVID-19) qualify as a biological contamination for the purposes of a definition of force majeure? Force majeure is defined as a list of event and does not have any broader wording such as ‘without limitation’ or similar?—Where a force majeure event is defined as something beyond a party's reasonable control 'including but not limited to' a list of specified events, would a court consider that list as indicative of the type of event that would constitute a force majeure event?See also Precedent: Force majeure

ARCHIVED: This precedent has been archived and is not maintained. Definitions (General) Competent Authority • any authority having jurisdiction in relation to the Property, its occupation or use; Restricted Period • any period [exceeding [number] [continuous] weeks] during the Term in which a Pandemic Restriction applies; Pandemic Restriction • any Legislation, or any requirement of, or guidance published by, a Competent Authority which:

ARCHIVED: This precedent has been archived and is not maintained. Definitions (General) Competent Authority • any authority having jurisdiction in relation to the Property, its occupation or use; Restricted Period • any period [exceeding [number] [continuous] weeks] during the Term in which a Pandemic Restriction applies; Pandemic Restriction • any Legislation, or any requirement of, or guidance published by, a Competent Authority which: (a) arises out of [COVID-19 or the occurrence of any other OR any] national or local pandemic disease; and (b) prohibits, prevents or restricts the Tenant from [fully] [trading

The issue Unfortunately, during a pandemic situation cybercriminals tend to increase their activity; the pandemic provides an issue to prey on individuals worldwide. While we work from home, we need to be aware of potential cyber-attacks against our personal and work environments. During the coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals [are using OR used] the situation to impersonate local/national governments, regional/global health organizations and popular news sources. In addition to phishing emails, cybercriminals [are using OR used]: • text messages to mobile phones claiming to be from official entities, eg the UK government; • fake pandemic-related websites hosting malware and malicious apps; and • impersonation of VPN/portal representatives to capture employee credentials. What we need from you It is important that we continue to follow all standard processes and standard company-issued IT resources during a pandemic situation. Any changes to our processes should be fully documented, reviewed and approved by management, and communicated through normal internal communication

Law360: A trade body floated changes on 25 February 2025 to an actuarial model for life expectancy that underpins the £3trn pensions industry, a move to better reflect the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Pandemics are exceptional events which present organisations with difficult business conditions, uncertainty and particularly challenging information and cybersecurity issues. Office closures and social distancing required during a pandemic create unusual circumstances for businesses, including potentially managing an unprecedented number of staff who are working from home, some of whom having never done so before. Key information and cybersecurity risks to consider and seek to mitigate during a pandemic centre around: • continued compliance with legal and regulatory requirements • cybercrime • keeping systems and devices secure, and • staff awareness This Practice Note considers each risk area and suggests practical steps you can take to mitigate them. Legal and regulatory requirements Sound risk management practices require you to identify, monitor and manage all material risks to your business. See Practice Note: How to identify and evaluate risk across the business. Information and cybersecurity are important risks for any business. Identifying, monitoring and managing material risks is a regulatory requirement for law firms. Confidentiality Solicitors and law firms must keep the affairs of

Definitions (General) Competent Authority • any authority having jurisdiction in relation to the Property, its occupation or use; Restricted Period • any period [exceeding [number] [continuous] weeks]

Definitions (General) Competent Authority • any authority having jurisdiction in relation to the Property, its occupation or use; Restricted Period • any period [exceeding [number] [continuous] weeks] during the Term in which a Pandemic Restriction applies; Pandemic Restriction • any Legislation, or any requirement of, or guidance