Maritime Disputes Newsletter – Issue 1: Other Notable Decisions
See here for decisions on general contract topics made by the English courts.
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Maritime Disputes Newsletter – Issue 1: Maritime Decisions
See here for the latest maritime decisions made by the English courts.
Taiwan Offshore Wind Fact Sheet
Shawn Er provides insight into offshore wind in Taiwan, highlighting key projects, opportunities and challenges which are shaping the current trends in the sector.
Notice of Adjudication: How important is it to get the name right?
Following a recent decision in the Technology & Construction Court, this article explores the trend towards looking at the substance of an adjudication notice over its form when ascertaining its validity.
Marshall Islands economic substance guidelines provide clarity for shipping
On October 17 2019, the Marshall Islands Registrar of Corporations published Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions interpreting the Marshall Islands economic substance regulations.
Subsidy-free solar projects in Germany
In this article we examine the German legal framework for “subsidy-free solar” and highlight the most important points to take into consideration regarding the development, financing and investment in such projects.
US Sanctions on Turkey Illustrate Compliance Needs
On October 14, 2019, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing sanctions on certain Turkish governmental officials and ministries in response to Turkey’s military offensive in Syria.
The Arctic: no termination of bareboat charterparty for loss of class
The English Court of Appeal has held that the BARECON ’89 charterparty obligation to maintain class certificates is not a legal ‘condition’ of the charterparty contract so owner is not entitled to terminate the charterparty if obligation is breached.
Marshall Islands removed from EU blacklist; economic substance guidelines forthcoming
On October 10, 2019, the Marshall Islands was removed from the European Union’s blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Harassment or not?
Employment Partner Anna Robinson explores a recent case in which an Employment Tribunal held that a female manager massaging a male employee’s shoulders for 2-3 minutes, whilst unwanted conduct, was not harassment.
