In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, the Commercial Court grants a lengthy extension for the time to challenge a consent award for serious irregularity. Another judgment has been added to the long running Prestige dispute between Spain and the vessel owner’s P&I Club.
A number of important governance, accounting and commercial considerations that any privately-held shipowner pursuing an IPO or looking to issue bonds for the first time should bear in mind.
The acquired portfolio includes a diversified portfolio of 15 equity joint venture investments, consisting of a fleet of circa 76 high-quality vessels within the product/chemical tanker, dry bulk, LPG, container and offshore services segments.
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Read the twenty seventh edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
The refinancing of Deutsche Bucht offshore windfarm that WFW advised on, has won the Top Refinancing award at inspiratia’s Energy and Sustainability Awards.
Enforcement of arbitration awards dominate this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, with the Supreme Court’s decision on the applicable law to determining the validity of an arbitration agreement, and the Commercial Court’s views on whether a counterclaim can be brought. Plus the first decision on costs capping orders since the introduction of costs budgeting, and an interesting decision from the Court of Appeal on the “battle of the forms” principle.
QSIL AG is a leading producer of fused quartz products and specialty glass products and solutions.
UOG’s acquisition of United Arab Chemical Carriers Limited, on which WFW advised, has the award for Middle East ‘M&A Deal of the Year 2021’.
The judges were impressed by the ambition and innovation of the potentially transformative project that will significantly reduce transport emissions.
Alhassane specialises in international project development and financing, with a strong emphasis on the Middle East and Africa where his experience spans over 28 countries.
For the first time, the TCC has provided guidance on the requirement in s.110A(2)(a) of the Construction Act that a payment notice must state the sum the payer “considers” to be due.
