Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 8617 August 2021
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly see how Covid-19 has been impacting on court business, from the effect on service abroad, to the implications for commercial transactions.
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WFW advises lender on 50 MW Spanish PV plant financing13 August 2021
WFW advised Banco Sabadell on the financing of 50 MW photovoltaic plant called Huelva 2021, in Andalusia, Spain.
WFW advises ORD on shipbuilding contract for development of luxury residential vessel M/Y Njord13 August 2021
The M/Y Njord, which has a target delivery date in 2025, is a 289-metre private residential yacht featuring 117 luxury residences. Its primary goal is to act as a home base for individuals and families sharing a passion for travel, adventure and discovery across the oceans.
WFW deals win at ‘The Asset Triple A Infrastructure Awards 2021’13 August 2021
Two deals the firm advised on won awards at ‘The Asset Triple A Infrastructure Awards 2021’, both relating to the booming Taiwanese renewables sector.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 1512 August 2021
Read the fifteenth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
WFW advises Virgin on delivery of cruise ship Valiant Lady12 August 2021
Valiant Lady is the second of four cruise ships ordered by Virgin and is expected to be based in the Mediterranean by 2022.
Keep your eye on the time-bar! Arab Lawyers Network Company Ltd v Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Ltd12 August 2021
This article looks at an English Commercial Court decision which highlights the importance of considering the effect of time-bar clauses carefully in order to avoid being prevented from bringing claims in the future.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 8510 August 2021
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly find out what the English courts had to say on the interpretation of a liquidated damages provision in a construction contract, the recovery of the costs of obtaining security in a foreign jurisdiction, and for how long an individual can be required to surrender their travel documents.
WFW obtains ARERA sanction annulment for Gnera Energía9 August 2021
WFW represented Madrid-based Gnera Energía – a major trader and service provider in renewable energy in the European electricity market since 2005 – before the Regional Administrative Court of Milan.
Legal Issues in Supplying and Financing Maritime Energy Saving Technology9 August 2021
The development and use of energy saving technology (EST) in ships is likely to play a significant part in the transition towards sustainability. However, the installation and financing of EST on ships may present several challenges, particularly with existing ship financiers.
WFW advises Navigator on merger with Ultragas9 August 2021
WFW advised Navigator Holdings Ltd on its agreement with Ultranav to merge the business and fleet of the latter’s subsidiary Ultragas ApS.
Tax authorities provide welcome post-Brexit clarification of US-UK Tax Treaty9 August 2021
Competent authorities have provided welcome guidance regarding the application of the “Limitation on Benefits” clause of the US-UK income tax treaty.