A new wave of climate change litigation? Considering the wider implications of Smith v Fonterra
The New Zealand Supreme Court allows a claim to be heard on a novel tort imposing a duty on companies not to cause harm to the environment.
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ESG Disputes Outlook 2024
Dispute Resolution and ESG Partner Sarah Ellington and Associate Lauren Satill consider five key trends to look out for in 2024.
UK High Court refuses to exercise jurisdiction over claim by migrant workers in Malaysia against Dyson in the UK
The UK High Court refused to exercise jurisdiction over claims of forced labour brought against Dyson by migrant workers in Malaysia.
Third-Party Litigation Funding in the UAE: Overview
In an article for Thomas Reuters Practical Law, Counsel Soraya Corm-Bakhos, Senior Associate Thomas Whitfield and Asscociate Haya Al Bawab provide a Practice Note with an overview of the law on third-party litigation funding in the United Arab Emirates.
Recent Updates on Thailand Litigation Timeframe
This article reviews the recent updates on timeframe in the Thai Court proceedings and a development in the Act on the Timeframe of Judicial Proceedings which came into force on 23 January 2023.
Arbitration in the Energy Sector: Arbitration Experiences and Issues of Interest25 April 2023
We will discuss first-hand issues of interest and current concerns in relation to Energy Arbitration.
WFW Dubai named Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year at The Oath Legal Awards 2022
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards recognises legal teams who are a cut above the rest and are revolutionising the region.
Climate Change Litigation: Where are we now?
In this article, we discuss the increasing risks relating to climate change litigation (including as highlighted by recent reports) and what businesses should do to mitigate them.
WFW strengthens London dispute resolution practice with new Partner hire
Theresa specialises in contentious construction and works on complex, multi-party litigation and adjudication for both domestic and international clients investing and developing in the UK.
WFW establishes Paris Disputes Resolution practice with new partner hire
Franck joins WFW from independent French law firm Boken and previously worked at Norton Rose Fullbright Paris for seven years in their litigation and insurance group.