Series of Dispute Practice Notes in France: 2026 Update
Partner Franck Poindessault and Associate Milan Sikyurek share an updated series of practice notes they have written for Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.
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Regulatory Expropriation and Legislative Change: Navigating the Boundaries of Sovereign Power
We explore the concept of regulatory expropriation, drawing the distinction between legitimate regulation and indirect expropriation and highlighting strategic considerations for both investors and states.
Mining the Deep Sea: Navigating the Exploration License Process in the US
For entities interested in exploring the deep sea, a thorough understanding of the process for applying for an exploration license in the US is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing the prospects of successfully obtaining license approval.
SAF Flight Plans – untangling CORSIA, ETS and SAF Mandates for flights going through the UK and EU states
In this article, our aviation and energy specialists explore how the different sustainable aviation fuel regulations impact different flight plans into and out of the EU and the UK.
Thailand Hotel Investment Guide
Savills Hotels and Watson Farley & Williams are proud to present the first Vietnam Hotel Investment Guide, offering insights into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
The Bills Decree: the latest developments reviewed
Italy’s Bill Decree introduces urgent measures to cut energy costs, boost business competitiveness, advance industrial decarbonisation, resolve grid saturation and integrate data centers into the national energy system.
Key trends in African critical mineral projects – Importance of ESG considerations in critical minerals projects
In the third of our series of articles looking at key trends in African critical minerals projects, we consider the importance of ESG considerations in critical minerals projects.
One Hyde Park Ltd v Laing O’Rourke Construction South Ltd – liability for defects and workmanship failures
On 2 February 2026, the TCC delivered an important judgment relating to workmanship standards, materials selection, mechanical and electrical installation practices, the evidential weight of expert joint statements, and the obligations owed under collateral warranties in multi‑layered ownership structures.
Key trends in African critical mineral projects – foreign direct investment and geopolitical dynamics
In the second of our series of articles looking at key trends in African critical minerals projects, we consider the role of foreign direct investment and geopolitical dynamics.
Construction Services Act: European Impact Assessment
The EU is developing a new Construction Services Act to harmonise rules, reduce fragmentation and support greener, more digital construction across the Single Market. Although the UK is outside the EU, these reforms will influence UK contractors operating in EU supply chains by shaping procurement rules, sustainability standards and digital compliance expectations.
