LNG to Power in Vietnam
In this article, we discuss the development of an LNG to Power market in Vietnam and highlight a number of key legal, structuring and risk issues to be aware of.
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Amendment to the Offshore Wind Act
This article explores recent regulatory amendments made by the German Parliament for the faster expansion of offshore wind energy, including a significant increase in the expansion target to 20 GW by 2030.
The Complexities of Ever Larger Projects
In the second of our OFTO series, this article details the UK Government’s ambitious net zero carbon emissions target and how Great Britain’s OFTO regime must change to enable delivery at the scale required to meet these targets.
US$ LIBOR – Some breathing space
This article discusses the recent announcements deferring the disappearance of US Dollar LIBOR.
A comprehensive reform of German restructuring and insolvency law is imminent
A significant change in German restructuring and insolvency law is coming soon. This German-language article explores the implications of the European Restructuring Directive and other forthcoming amendments.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 54
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly an important Supreme Court case on arbitrators’ duties to give disclosure of appointments in multiple arbitrators, as well as a pair of cases involving fine art.
Sanctions again – and also penalties
This article examines the case of Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc v Petroleos De Venezuela SA. where the effect of sanctions on obligations under a loan agreement and the doctrine of unenforceable penalty were discussed.
Collective redundancy consultations – backward and forward
This article discusses a new recommendation to the European Court of Justice, which has the potential to complicate collective redundancy consultations.
Ethics in international arbitration: challenging an arbitrator’s appointment in English Law
In an important decision today of the UK Supreme Court arising from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig incident, the Court upheld the principle that bias rather than a lack of independence is required to remove an arbitrator.
Easing Financial Pressures During Covid-19
The UAE Cabinet recently announced its approval of amendments to the Bankruptcy Law that aim to ease the enhanced financial pressures on businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article looks at the changes and potential implications.