Can Europe’s new e-Fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?29 January 2026
The article examines how STIP aims to boost investment in sustainable maritime fuels (“SMFs”).
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Anti-suit injunctions in the ADGM – lessons from A22 and B22 v C2228 January 2026
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts have confirmed that they have jurisdiction to issue anti-suit injunctions where it is “just and convenient to do so”, in a landmark decision in A22 and B22 v C22 [2025] ADGMCFI 0018.
Aviation Q&A – 20 things to consider for aviation deals in Vietnam28 January 2026
This short Q&A highlights 20 key points to consider in relation to aviation transactions in Vietnam. We look at practical aspects that aircraft lessors and financiers need to be aware of in relation to aircraft operations in Vietnam and/or with Vietnamese airlines, as well as jurisdictional specific issues related to Vietnam.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 27027 January 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider the interpretation of a ‘dwelling’, whether assignees can adjudicate, construction of aviation lease arrangements and a Supreme Court order by consent.
Landmark Legislation Regulates Digital Assets in Vietnam27 January 2026
Vietnam has introduced its first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets, balancing innovation with tight regulatory controls to support the country’s digital and green economic transition.
WFW advises Commerzbank AG and ABN AMRO on German BESS portfolio financing26 January 2026
This transaction demonstrates strong market appetite to finance BESS platforms in Germany.
The Italian 2026 Non-Domiciled Tax Regime22 January 2026
Individuals moving to Italy can apply a flat rate of €300,000 per year to their foreign source income under the optional non-dom tax regime.
Notarization of Form ID Applications for Non-US Entities and Individuals21 January 2026
In addition to public companies making filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, directors, executive officers and shareholders with more than 5% of the publicly traded stock must make filings.
Applicants, including those based outside of the United States, must directly obtain notarization of their applications to become SEC filers.
Providence Building v Hexagon Housing – the Supreme Court closes the floodgates to termination under JCT21 January 2026
In this article we discuss the curtailment of contractors’ termination rights for a specified default by a recent Supreme Court ruling and what you need to know.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 26920 January 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider rights of termination in JCT contracts, court powers of enforcement of tribunal orders, crew competence and whether letters of credit discharge payment obligations.
Aviation Case Review 202516 January 2026
In 2025, the aviation disputes scene was again dominated by the insurance litigation resulting from the detention of aircraft in Russia at the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Mining the Deep Sea: How the US is Unlocking the Ocean’s Critical Minerals16 January 2026
In the global push for clean energy transition and growing demand for critical minerals, the US offers a clear, regulatory path forward for deep seabed exploration and commercial recovery.
