New Tobacco Regulation in Thailand6 July 2017
The new Tobacco Products Control Act came into effect in July 2017. It curtails tobacco advertising and will make it difficult for new brands or products to access the Thai market.
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Damages and Mitigation: Supreme Court Takes a Short Cruise on Benefits6 July 2017
In an eagerly awaited decision the Supreme Court has ruled that a shipowner’s benefit from selling its vessel, following a time charterer’s repudiatory breach, was not to be taken into account when assessing the shipowner’s damages.
WFW advises Vortex on £337m refinancing of 365 MW UK solar PV portfolio4 July 2017
This represents Vortex’s third major European renewables investment since 2014, following two acquisitions with a combined net installed capacity of a 457 MW Western European wind portfolio.
WFW advises DGO on its Reverse Takeover and related Share Placing on AIM4 July 2017
The deal increases its gas production by over 170% and its oil production by over 60%, making DGO one of the leading operators in the Appalachian Basin.
WFW expands oil & gas offering with key partner hire3 July 2017
WFW London boost its growing oil & gas sector offering with the hire of Partner Colin Graham.
Exclusions of consequential loss in shipbuilding contract warranty clauses29 June 2017
The Commercial Court has returned to the subject of shipbuilding contract warranty clauses and issued further guidance as to the proper interpretation of exclusions of consequential losses in that context.
UK: Employment Insight In-Depth – June 201728 June 2017
An employer may successfully defend a claim for redundancy by a disabled employee if it can justify the unfavourable treatment on the basis that it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
US Sanctions Bill May Affect Russian Economic Sectors26 June 2017
A recent Bill passed by the US Senate imposes economic sanctions on Russia. If passed into law, it may affect the country’s industry and the ability of non-Russian entities to do business with it.
WFW advises Gardner Aerospace on its sale to SLMR23 June 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Gardner Aerospace Holdings Limited (“Gardner Aerospace”),. . .
France: Update on the support mechanism for French onshore wind projects23 June 2017
What are the key updates on the support mechanism for French onshore wind projects?
WFW strengthens business services with two senior promotions22 June 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams has made two senior promotions in its Business Services. . .
WFW advises Vattenfall on entry into UK energy retail market with acquisition of ISupplyEnergy22 June 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised long-standing client Vattenfall on its acquisition. . .