US Sanctions: Spotlight on Russia
In the fifth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores US sanctions on Russia/Ukraine.
Article Archive
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 47
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, discover the final word from the Supreme Court on the law applicable to arbitration agreements, as well as how the rule on reflective loss is being applied and what happened in a case where WFW acted for the successful claimant lenders when allegations of undue influence were made.
Taking timesheets seriously
This article examines the decision in Premier Engineering (Lincoln) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd arising out of the dispute-laden development of an energy-from-waste plant in Hull.
Going once! Going twice! Sold! – English court gives helpful guidance on ship auction sale procedure
This article examines an Admiralty Court decision determining whether to approve the sale of a 7th generation drillship that had been laid up for a protracted period.
National Minimum Wage for seafarers
The UK’s National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020 came into force on 1 October 2020. In this briefing we explain the main provisions of the new legislation and how the changes will affect maritime employers and seafaring employees.
US Sanctions: Spotlight on Cuba
This is the fourth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community. This article will focus on US sanctions on Cuba.
Testing Times: The FCA Test Case on Covid-19 Business Interruption insurance
This article examines the English High Court’s decision on the coverage provided by Business Interruption insurance policies in relation to losses arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting Government measures.
Energy Transition – Net zero through integration in the UK
The OGA’s 2020 UKCS Energy Integration Final Report highlighted the role that co-ordinating energy infrastructure and integrating existing assets with new renewable technologies can play in the energy transition.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 46
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly the English court shows that it won’t be shy about holding parties to their contractual bargains, whether by issuing anti-suit injunctions or by applying a strict interpretation to the exclusive jurisdiction rules under the Brussels Recast Regulation. Plus the latest decision relating to the construction of the Energy Works Hull power plant and an interesting decision on the scope of legal professional privilege.
Sins of the Father: can a guarantor avoid liability by claiming to have been under ‘undue influence’ of a family member?
This article examines a recent decision in which the Commercial Court in London clarified a number of aspects of the law of undue influence.