Sustainability and corporate governance: towards a stakeholder society?
The article summarises the main elements of the proposed EU directive on corporate sustainability due diligence.
Article Archive
Sanctions clauses in letter of credit transactions – valid and enforceable?
In this article we discuss the recent case of Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd v JP Morgan Chase Bank NA [2022] SGHC 213, where the High Court of Singapore considered the validity of a sanctions clause for the first time.
Can I have a refund?
In this article we discuss Havila Kystruten AS v Abarca Compania de Seguros AS in which we represented the successful Norwegian shipowner. The judgment is welcome for the detailed guidance on the parties’ rights to terminate shipbuilding contracts as well as the nature and scope of refund guarantees.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 85
Read the eighty fifth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
ESG: five things to look out for in 2023
ESG is still top of the agenda in boardrooms. In this article, WFW Partner Sarah Ellington considers five things to look out for in 2023.
Russian Oil Price Cap Poses Challenges to Maritime Industry
On 5 December 2022, the long-awaited Russian oil price cap measures and related sanctions came into effect. This article highlights some of the challenges and risks that may be posed to the maritime industry in attempting to comply.
German Public Sector Newsletter: December 2022
Our German Regulatory team publish a regular newsletter offering insights into changes and challenges within the public sector in Germany.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 84
Read the eighty fourth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
The legal challenges companies face in making net zero claims
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Philippa Beasley look at the main legal challenges being faced by companies making net zero commitments. It follows on from our earlier article that examined some of the main criticisms of net zero claims made in recent reports by advocacy organisations.
Recent Amendments to Liberian Maritime Law and Liberian Maritime Regulations
In this client alert, we summarise the amendments made by The Republic of Liberia to the Liberian Maritime Law and Liberian Maritime Regulations with respect to ship mortgages.
