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Introduction
Arnold & Porter has been advising sovereign and corporate
issuers on capital markets issues throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
In this Advisory, we share some practical considerations for
Sovereign Debt Management Offices (DMOs) that are considering
issuing bonds during the pandemic.
Challenges Associated with Stay-at-Home Orders and Travel
Bans
Many of the participants in a bond issuance are operating in a
virtual operating status as a result of stay-at-home orders and
travel bans. With most countries having declared national
emergencies, the effects are felt by all participants: DMO
personnel and other government officials, bankers, lawyers,
