Germany Partners discuss country’s coal phaseout plan27 August 2020
Dr F. Maximilan Boemke and Dr. Christine Bader have spoken to GreenTech Media about the start of Germany’s coal phaseout plan to eliminate usage of coal by 2038.
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Transitional PDPA compliance until end May 202127 August 2020
Transitional data privacy security standards have been announced and need to be implemented by businesses that were exempted from the first year of operation of the PDPA.
The Future of Offshore Wind in Germany9 September 2020
Offshore wind energy production has been a fast growing industry in the last few years. The applicable rules are constantly evolving, and the next revision of the German Offshore Wind Act is currently being discussed, especially proposed changes to the auction design.
Lifting the lid on subjects: The decision in Nautica v Trafigura24 August 2020
In the recent case of Nautica Marine Limited v Trafigura Trading LLC guidance regarding the legal effect of agreements on “subjects” or “subs” has been provided by the High Court.
Clearing the knotweed: a future path for reflective loss20 August 2020
In the recent case of Sevilleja v Marex Financial Ltd, the UK Supreme Court held that the “reflective loss” principle will only preclude claims by shareholders and will not extend to claims by other creditors.
WFW advises Sonnedix on €154.4m financing of 154 MW Spanish PV portfolio19 August 2020
The portfolio comprises 62 plants with a total installed capacity of 154 MW.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 3918 August 2020
In a sign of things to come, in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly the first Covid-19 related cases are starting to appear, as well as arguments that any resulting economic downturn would justify an order for security for costs.
Biting the hand that feeds you? Hotel brands and owners in a post-COVID-19 world18 August 2020
This article considers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hotel industry and the strategies open to brands and hotel owners in resolving disputes as hotels begin to reopen and tourism and travel resume.
Premium protection? Recourse for lessors if a Thai lessee fails to maintain insurance17 August 2020
In this article we consider the impact of suspending or cancelling aircraft insurance and the rights of lessors should a lessee fail to maintain the necessary insurance cover.
WFW advises SEEIT on £50m acquisition of 112 EV charging stations13 August 2020
In addition to the initial 112 sites, EVN has plans to develop a further circa 380 EV charging sites, requiring an additional circa £150m in the next 36 months, for which SEEIT has a right of first negotiation.
WFW advises EBRD on €160m loan facility to Public Power Corporation11 August 2020
The loan facility will support PPC’s working capital needs at a time of customer payment volatility following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 3811 August 2020
In a sign of things to come, in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly the first Covid-19 related cases are starting to appear, as well as arguments that any resulting economic downturn would justify an order for security for costs.
