LIBOR replacement and ship finance – where is it heading?
This article discusses the replacement of LIBOR at the end of 2021 which is likely to create difficult technical and practical issues for all sectors of business and finance.
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Mining & Renewable Energy – A Greener Way Forward
This article discusses how mining and renewable energy can combine to contribute to the wider clean energy transition.
How to structure an LNG-to-power project to mitigate risk
Partners Nick Dingemans and Heike Trischmann have co-authored a feature article for specialist maritime publication Riviera on LNG-to-power projects.
Buyer Beware – Sector-specific risks for buyers in maritime M&A transactions
This article highlights some of the main additional risks for buyers and sellers during vessel-focussed M&A transactions structured as sales of ship-owning companies rather than asset sales.
UK National Security and Investment Bill – Issues for transport and energy sectors
This article discusses the UK Government’s National Security and Investment Bill which seeks to introduce a mandatory foreign direct investment notification regime in the UK for transactions in 17 key sectors to protect national security.
Calculating damages for a contract breach – caution when an associated party suffers the loss
In this article we discuss about the recent Palmali Shipping SA v Litasco SA Judgment from the UK’s Commercial Court.
Covid-19: a tax credit to encourage rent waivers granted to certain companies
This short French-language article details the new local real estate measures being introduced by the French Government following renewed restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Extension of the CJRS
This article outlines how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), set to remain open until 31 March 2021, supports individuals and businesses who are impacted by disruption caused by coronavirus.
Boost for infrastructure investment from Italian emergency legislation
This article analyses the new measures introduced by the Italian Government to boost infrastructure investment in Italy and mitigate the negative economic repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Assignment and Novation: Spot the Difference
This article examines a recent decision by the English Technology & Construction Court in which the principles of assignment and novation, and the distinction between them, were emphasised.
