European Parliament approves the Artificial Intelligence Act21 June 2023
After Parliament’s vote, Europe is set to introduce the world’s first regulation of artificial intelligence systems.
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Sustainability and corporate governance: what is changing for directors?18 July 2023
The development of European legislation obliging corporations to consider the impact of their activities on the environment and human rights calls for a series of reflections, including on the role and duties of directors.
WFW advises GDE on Aquardens PPA20 June 2023
Under the agreement, all the renewable energy produced by Goethe Energy’s hydroelectric plants in Italy will be purchased by GDE.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 16620 June 2023
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers a UK Supreme Court decision on claims under the CMR convention, an attempt by a freeholder to thwart its tenants, the court’s approach to an allegation that a judgment was obtained by fraud and the interpretation of a contractual cap on liability.
WFW advises Investec and European bank on financing of 26 aircraft for LEVL20 June 2023
The aircraft will be used for sustainability-linked aviation projects, emergency medical response, search and rescue, and firefighting, and are operating in multiple jurisdictions throughout Europe and Africa.
WFW advises lenders on 540 MW solar and battery storage portfolio financing20 June 2023
The financing structure covers the first 540 MW of projects in the portfolio, and includes fully committed senior debt facilities and an equity bridge loan.
WFW joins City Century solicitor apprenticeship initiative19 June 2023
City Century aims to more than double the current number of solicitor apprentices in the City of London.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 11115 June 2023
Read the 110th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
WFW expands New York corporate practice with new partner hire15 June 2023
Michael has over 25 years’ experience advising on international capital markets, cross-border M&A, exempt fund formation and Islamic finance transactions.
Funding Options for Civil Litigation: Checklist (UAE)15 June 2023
In an article for Thomas Reuters Practical Law, Partner Charlotte Bijlani, Counsel Soraya Corm-Bakhos and Associate Haya Al Bawab share a checklist detailing the various types of fee arrangements available to parties in litigation and arbitration proceedings in the UAE.
Third-Party Litigation Funding in the UAE: Overview15 June 2023
In an article for Thomas Reuters Practical Law, Counsel Soraya Corm-Bakhos, Senior Associate Thomas Whitfield and Asscociate Haya Al Bawab provide a Practice Note with an overview of the law on third-party litigation funding in the United Arab Emirates.
WFW advises Investec on Boeing 787-10 acquisition13 June 2023
Investec underwrote the acquisition which was supported by debt and equity co-investment.