US$ LIBOR – Some breathing space
This article discusses the recent announcements deferring the disappearance of US Dollar LIBOR.
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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.
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.
Maritime Disputes Newsletter – November 2020: Other Notable Decisions
See here for decisions on general contract topics made by the English courts.
Maritime Disputes Newsletter – November 2020
Welcome to the fourth edition of Watson Farley & Williams’ maritime disputes newsletter – a publication designed to help you get to grips with the latest developments in English maritime law.
Offshore Wind offers a legal pipeline
Partners Malte Jordan and Daisy East have been quoted in PFI, commenting on the continued rise in interest in the offshore wind market, particularly in Eastern Europe.
LIBOR Transition: What? Why? When? How?
This article details the upcoming transition away from LIBOR and towards other risk-free benchmark rates across multiple currencies, looking in particular at SONIA and SOFR.
