Marshall Islands removed from EU blacklist; economic substance guidelines forthcoming
On October 10, 2019, the Marshall Islands was removed from the European Union’s blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
Harassment or not?
Employment Partner Anna Robinson explores a recent case in which an Employment Tribunal held that a female manager massaging a male employee’s shoulders for 2-3 minutes, whilst unwanted conduct, was not harassment.
WFW to expand German employment law practice with Munich team hire
Dr Philipp Byers focusses on providing employment project-related legal advice, especially regarding workplace privacy (Beschäftigtendatenschutz) and employment law compliance issues.
WFW launches new report “The Future of Renewable Energy: Renewable Power Generation, Merchant Risk and the Growth of Corporate PPAs”
The report provides insight into key regional and global trends currently impacting the industry, as well as the issues that will shape the future of renewable energy.
WFW advises Predica Energies Durables on the opening of its capital at the Banque des Territoires and Groupama
La Banque des Territoires and Groupama acquired 22% and 18% of the capital of Predica Energies Durables respectively, with Crédit Agricole Assurances remaining the main shareholder.
Payment Provisions in construction contracts: when and what to imply from the scheme
A recent case about the construction of a new hotel using modular methods has provided important guidance on how payment arrangements in construction contracts operate in practice.
ECJ decides against VAT exemption for offshore jack-up drilling rigs
Gerrit Bartsch explores the European Court of Justice’s decision to rule that offshore jack-up drilling rigs do not benefit from the VAT exemption for vessels which are engaged in the international shipping and maritime transport sector.
Thomas Cook’s collapse: a challenge for UK insolvency law
In light of Thomas Cook going into liquidation, Stephen Parker looks into whether the UK insolvency law needs to be reformed.
WFW Athens Senior Associate admitted to practise Marshall Islands law
Dinos Konstantinos will work closely with our New York colleagues, Partners John Benson and Steve Hollander, who practise Marshall Islands law to provide advice of the highest quality to our clients.
WFW advises FeelHealth on its first fund-raising
FeelHeath’s new application Feeleat was developed by a community of thousands of patients and health professionals to assist people having eating and digestive disorders.
