UK visa fees and penalties for illegal working to rise significantly17 August 2023
This article outlines the UK government’s confirmed plans to increase UK visa fees and penalties for illegal working.
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Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Potential Pitfalls with a “Precautionary Pause” to Deep Seabed Mining15 August 2023
As the International Seabed Authority concluded Part II of its 28th Session, a number of member States continue to call for a “precautionary pause” on deep seabed mining activities. This article examines this proposal and potential legal issues should it go ahead.
2nd Munich Hydrogen Summit – Key Insights and Highlights14 August 2023
WFW and KGAL hosted the second Munich Hydrogen Summit on 5 July 2023, a hybrid event focussing on hydrogen projects, investments and financing.
SEC Adopts New Rule Regulating Cybersecurity Disclosures14 August 2023
This article looks at the new SEC rules and what that means for U.S. public companies.
WFW advises lenders on £350m UK gas generation project refinancing11 August 2023
This is the largest UK gas generation project in over a decade.
Germany’s levy on electricity prices invalid? – How to secure your legal position for reimbursement11 August 2023
Since the beginning of March, the “energy price brake” has been in force in the Federal Republic of Germany retroactively to January.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 11910 August 2023
Read the 119th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Key features of the new United Arab Emirates regulations on space activities10 August 2023
This article summarises the key features of the United Arab Emirates’ recent space regulations, including on authorisation requirements, the exploitation of space resources and liability.
WFW advises Bankinter on Reden PV greenfield plant financing9 August 2023
Founded in France in 2008, Reden is a leading independent producer of photovoltaic renewable energy.
Solid as a ROC?9 August 2023
On 31 July 2023, the government issued a call for evidence on introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the RO scheme from 2027. You can submit your views until 9 October 2023.
WFW successfully defeats “serious irregularity” challenge to LCIA Arbitral Award8 August 2023
In a recent case, WFW’s Dubai and London Dispute Resolution teams successfully defeated a challenge to an LCIA award brought under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – Key Messages for Directors7 August 2023
In July 2023, the English courts handed down two decisions… Read more
