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.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
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.
WFW advises Chesterfield on strategic investment by Polymetal
Polymetal is investing £2.1m for the 22.5% stake in Chesterfield, subject to publication of a prospectus. Chesterfield is currently completing its first pass diamond drilling and geophysics exploration campaign on its licence district at Troodos West in Cyprus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WFW wins before Basilicata TAR on artificial fractioning and photovoltaic power limits
The Basilicata TAR annulled the Basilicata Region’s order rejecting an application for a Single Authorisation for the construction of a 20 MW photovoltaic plant in Ferrandina.
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.