What’s that trundling over the hill – is it an answer? (or will the Hong Kong Convention solve the world’s ship recycling hot mess?)
The Hong Kong Convention is finally coming into force. Will this clean up ship recycling’s act for good?
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15% registration tax for the establishment of surface rights on agricultural lands
The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed the application of 15% registration tax on surface rights granted on agricultural land.
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act – vital legislation to secure sustainable supply chains
Proposed legislation is underway to secure the EU’s future self-reliance in mining, processing and recycling critical materials. What does this mean for future mining projects?
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Possible Scenarios for Part II of the International Seabed Authority’s 28th Session
The International Seabed Authority is facing a key deadline in July 2023 when it is due to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal issues for the July session and implications for Sponsoring States, contractors and investors with an interest in deep seabed mining.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 168
The cases in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly show the English court’s supportive role, in respect of party autonomy in contract, choice of jurisdiction clauses, security for costs in arbitration and international conventions.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 113
Read the 113th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 167
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers two examples of how not to approach settlement of a dispute, a demonstration of when a worldwide freezing order may be varied and the English courts’ ongoing efforts to deal with the significant number of post lockdown insurance cases.
CPTPP Canada – Dairy Dispute: Early lessons for governments and investors
New Zealand broke new ground by bringing the first State-to-State dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”). This article examines the progress of the dispute and considers some key early lessons for governments and investors in CPTPP economies.
Fast-Track Construction Adjudication in Thailand: an important update on the draft Security of Payment Act
A summary of new, important details that have been released on Thailand’s draft Security of Payment Act, which will introduce rapid resolution of payment disputes via adjudication to the Thai construction industry.
German Public Sector Newsletter: June 2023
Our German Regulatory team publish a regular newsletter offering insights into changes and challenges within the public sector in Germany.