Solid as a ROC?
On 31 July 2023, the government issued a call for evidence on introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the RO scheme from 2027. You can submit your views until 9 October 2023.
Article Archive
WFW successfully defeats “serious irregularity” challenge to LCIA Arbitral Award
In a recent case, WFW’s Dubai and London Dispute Resolution teams successfully defeated a challenge to an LCIA award brought under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – Key Messages for Directors
In July 2023, the English courts handed down two decisions… Read more
Thumbs up for emojis – the cautionary case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd
This article discusses the recent Canadian judgment of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd, which should be noted with caution by trading companies and other organisations whose personnel regularly discuss contract terms via informal communication methods, such as WhatsApp, Telegram or WeChat.
Construction law in the GCC – Key takeaways from a recent DIFC Court of Appeal ruling
In this article, our Dubai Dispute Resolution team examines a recent DIFC Court of Appeal judgment concerning a FIDIC Red Book construction claim.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 118
Read the 118th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
New Circular 08 on conditions for foreign loans not guaranteed by the government
This article discusses the updates on Circular 08 issued by the State Bank of Vietnam on foreign exchange administration for offshore borrowing which will take effect from 15 August 2023.
UK Accession to the CPTPP (Part 2): Key lessons for other Accession Candidates
With the UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol now signed, attention will turn to the other economies that have applied to join. This article sets out some key implications for accession candidates based on the UK’s experience.
Dissecting the clean air legislation
Of Counsel Stephanie Geesink and Associate Emma Thompson share how to mitigate air pollution throughout the life cycle of a construction project.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 172
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a key decision of the UK Supreme Court in relation to litigation funding, as well as judgments on security for costs in investment arbitration, natural justice in adjudication and the rejection of ClientEarth’s challenge to Shell.
Commercial Disputes Weekly will now be taking a break and will return on Tuesday 5 September 2023.
