Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 17626 September 2023
The cases covered in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly are clear examples of the importance of the English court’s supportive role for arbitration and overseas courts.
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Deep Seabed Mining Insights: The Role and Rights of Sponsoring States under the UNCLOS Regime26 September 2023
The International Seabed Authority failed to meet its July 2023 deadline to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal rights of Sponsoring States under UNCLOS and highlights important considerations Sponsoring States should keep in mind as discussions continue on the development of the Authority’s regulatory regime for exploitation.
In Support of Maritime Arbitration: The English Courts’ Role in Enforcing Peremptory Orders and Awards26 September 2023
In this article, Mike Phillips and Sylvie Allen consider the English courts’ powers under the Arbitration Act 1996 to enforce peremptory orders and awards issued by a tribunal.
WFW advises Adaptogen on £58m battery storage project portfolio financing25 September 2023
We advised Varco Energy HoldCo 1 Limited a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adaptogen Battery Storage LP, on its circa £58m project financing of a battery storage project portfolio consisting of two 57 MW project.
Series of Practice Notes in France: 2023 Update22 September 2023
Paris Dispute Resolution Partner Franck Poindessault and Associate Milan Sikyurek are pleased to share an updated series of practice notes they have written for Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.
Same paper in, same paper out22 September 2023
This article discusses high profile cases involving nickel fraud in recent years and highlights material findings that focus on the use of warehouse receipts.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 12521 September 2023
Read the 125th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Payment mechanisms and construction contracts: a clarification21 September 2023
In this article, Rebecca Williams, Jack Moulder and Megan Parry analyse a recent decision dealing with payment mechanisms in construction contracts and how they are affected by the requirements of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
WFW advises SEACOR on Jones Act joint venture with Crowley20 September 2023
The JV will integrate SEACOR and Crowley’s liquid energy and chemical transportation vessels, operations and related services into a new service provider.
WFW advises lenders on AGIR à dom financing19 September 2023
This financing allows AGIR à dom to strengthen its regional network and pursue the digital transformation of its business.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 17519 September 2023
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly includes two important construction-related decisions, as well as a Brexit-related jurisdiction issue and a refusal of remote witness evidence.
WFW advises Samskip on Duisburg terminal joint venture 19 September 2023
The JV has now been approved by the EU competition authority.
