Deep-Sea Mining: why now and how?10 February 2022
In part one of a two-part series of articles, we examine why we may need to look at deep-sea mining and what is required to make it happen in practical terms.
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Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 4110 February 2022
Read the forty first edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
The UK’s cross cutting Net Zero Strategy9 February 2022
In this series, our multidisciplinary London team will dive into the detail of policies in each of the sectors covered by the Net Zero Strategy and what they mean for industry stakeholders.
The UK’s cross cutting Net Zero Strategy – Power9 February 2022
Following on from our introductory article, our second article in the series looks at what the UK’s Net Zero Strategy means for the power sector.
Leaders with Ambition – Rippan Vig9 February 2022
Listen to our Director of Client & Strategic Development Rippan Vig who speaks with Nicky Acuna Ocana in the latest episode of Ambition (UK)’s Leaders with Ambition podcast series.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1048 February 2022
Our latest Commercial Disputes Weekly contains a trio of contract interpretation cases that demonstrate the importance of understanding exactly what you are agreeing to, and a reminder from the Court that in court hearings are the norm once again.
Green and Sustainable Loans: A short explainer8 February 2022
Richard Hughes and Alexander Collis discuss ESG investing, investment focussed on or mindful of environmental, social and governance criteria with a particular focus on the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles and the Green Loan Principles.
Exceptional tax depreciation extended for green shipping investments8 February 2022
As of 1 January 2020, shipowners and lessors may apply an exceptional tax depreciation when acquiring equipment using decarbonised energy for the main or auxiliary propulsion of a vessel.
Thai Court Approach to Legal Costs in Arbitration7 February 2022
The article discusses the recent Thai court judgement on recovery of legal costs as awarded by an arbitral tribunal.
The Risks and Responsibilities of Carrying Li-ion Batteries7 February 2022
Following the success of our recent webinar, our latest article assesses the issue of the rising number of Electrical Vehicles catching fire and possible ways of prevention.
Shipping: Global Tax Reform3 February 2022
In this article, London Maritime Partner Richard Stephens assesses the GloBE rules which come into effect in 2023 and the impact they will have on the shipping industry.
WFW wins European Commission (DG MOVE) tender for Mobility and Transport3 February 2022
The maximum total value of the tender, which includes several tasks to be awarded under the framework contract, is €6m.