The Strait of Hormuz: to trade or not to trade? Insurance implications of a potential closure of the Strait17 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Vietnam17 July 2025
Vietnam’s data centre sector is solidifying its position as a rising powerhouse in the digital infrastructure landscape.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to deal with contractual issues, rights and obligations16 July 2025
This first article in the series discusses the contractual issues arising in the event that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
WFW advises Capital Dynamics on ca. €110m Nord/LB solar PV portfolio financing15 July 2025
WFW advised Capital Dynamics on a ca. €110m+ financing granted to them by Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 25115 July 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider arbitral jurisdiction, preliminary issues of Nigerian law, suspended remediation orders and unjust enrichment. CDW is taking a short break and will return on Tuesday 15 July.
WFW advises Beyfin on acquisition of stake in UniverGas and related financing14 July 2025
WFW advised Beyfin on its acquisition of a one-third stake UniverGas, from UGI International LLC.
Husum Wind Warm-Up16 September 2025
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our Husum Wind Warm-Up on 16 September 2025 in Hamburg.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Thailand10 July 2025
Thailand is rapidly becoming a key player in the data centre industry, with rising cloud adoption and a booming digital economy.
Another Victory for Claimants in Care Home Defects Dispute7 July 2025
WFW has secured another legal victory for claimants Toppan and Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited in a long-running dispute.
WFW advises Eliance on debt refinancing and additional loan facility7 July 2025
WFW advised Spanish emergency air transport services provider Eliance on the refinancing of its existing group debt.
WFW secures High Court victory for Abbey Healthcare4 July 2025
We have secured another legal victory for claimants Toppan Holdings Limited (“Toppan”) and Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited (“Abbey”) in a long running dispute about defects at a care home.
Precast in Stone: How Good Faith Crumbled but Causation Built a Wall – Matière SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd [2025] EWHC 1434 (TCC)3 July 2025
In a significant decision from the Technology and Construction Court, Alexander Nissen KC found that the claimant contractor, Matière SAS, had breached an express obligation of good faith under both a consortium agreement and a collaboration agreement in relation to the HS2 ‘Green Tunnels Project’.
