Seven WFW deals win Marine Money “Deal of the Year” awards
We’ve been named leading legal advisor of the year, with seven deals “Deals of the Year”.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
Whose mine is it anyway? Jurisdiction and parent company liability for foreign subsidiaries
Our authors take a look at the UK Supreme Court’s judgment in Vedanta Resources PLC v Lungowe. The decision contains important comments on determining parent company liability and which jurisdictions substantial justice can be obtained.
WFW achieves landmark High Court ruling on enforcement of adjudication decisions in cases of fraud in construction projects
This case is the first occasion in which the court has refused to order enforcement in such circumstances.
Strong performance for WFW in Q1 2019 energy and infrastructure league tables
We have secured an impressive set of rankings in the Q1 2019 Energy & Infrastructure league table rankings.
Residence permits in Greece: More options for foreign investors
The existing legal framework on residence permits has been extended to investments on intangible assets in Greece.
Landmark decision on resisting enforcement of adjudication decision on grounds of fraud
In a very significant decision handed down today, the English High Court has refused to enforce an adjudication decision on the basis that there was a properly arguable defence that the decision had been obtained by fraud. The case, in which WFW acted for the successful party, appears to be the first occasion on which the court has refused to order enforcement in such circumstances.
WFW advises Coro on €22.5m Eurobond issue
The issue has enabled Coro to complete its investment in the Duyung PSC.
WFW advises on US$16m Series A financing round for vocal biomarker technology
Sonde is working to create seamless universal access to accurate and timely health information, which has the potential to promote wellness and improve the timing and selection of a range of therapeutic interventions.
UAE Financial Leasing Law 16 April 2019
The Financial Leasing Law has the potential to provide a systematic change to the regulatory landscape surrounding finance leasing in UAE. Read more to stay updated on the matter.
The impact of a recent decision on “smash and grab” and “true value” adjudications
Greater clarity and guidance to the construction industry has been provided regarding when a paying party which is the subject of a so called “smash and grab” adjudication may then launch a separate “true value” adjudication.