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A stitch in time may not always save nine

Dev Desai and Alexander Mulroney consider whether a freeholder’s litigation costs from challenging neighbouring development plans can be recovered from its leaseholders through the service charge.

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Hand it over?

This article discusses the Balfour Beatty v Broadway Malyan decision which highlights the issues with obtaining early disclosure in construction project disputes.

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The future of a hydrogen project

Green hydrogen will be a key part of the world’s transition to net zero carbon emissions, and its utilisation (through various forms) will be an important feature of the next 30 years as use of green hydrogen-related energy in the global economy increases.

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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 129

In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly we range from calculation of vessel performance warranty claims to notification of the right to manage in a lease, via non-exclusive jurisdiction clauses and waiver of privilege.

CDW will now take a short break. The next edition will be out on Tuesday 6 September 2022.

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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 128

Jurisdiction issues arise in three of the cases in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly with a clash between an arbitration agreement and a direct action statute, the latest instalment in the dispute over Venezuelan gold and how to serve orders through blockchain on unidentified website operators. The final case considers the requirements for terminating a bareboat charter following a terrorism event of default.

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