Climate Change Litigation: Where are we now?1 August 2022
In this article, we discuss the increasing risks relating to climate change litigation (including as highlighted by recent reports) and what businesses should do to mitigate them.
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Gas procurement levy – risks for balancing group managers29 July 2022
We examine the first draft regulation on the implementation of a new gas procurement levy covering the replacement costs for the failure of gas deliveries from Russia.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 6528 July 2022
Read the sixty fifth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
WFW successfully defends MIE against ARERA Cds appeal28 July 2022
The arguments in the judgment affirmed principles offering particular guarantees for operators affected by sanctions imposed by ARERA who experienced significant delays as a result of investigations that did not respect the required procedural timeframe and guarantees.
WFW advises vendors on sale of two solar projects to Iren28 July 2022
Located in the south of Italy, the plants produce of approximately 50 GW of energy a year.
WFW advises CACIB on US$65m multi-tranche term syndicated term loan for FINAV28 July 2022
The facility will enable FINAV to finance part of the acquisition of up to four eco or super-eco MR product tankers.
Munich Hydrogen Summit – Key Insights and Highlights28 July 2022
Watson Farley & Williams and UniCredit had the pleasure of hosting the first ever Munich Hydrogen Summit on 30 June 2022, a hybrid event focussing on hydrogen projects, investments and financing. Speakers from major industry players, technology providers and developers as well as financing experts shared their insights, with Watson Farley & Williams providing regulatory expertise.
Four WFW Partners recognised in AWAW Legal Power List 202227 July 2022
The Legal Power List recognises the top 100 lawyers working in the global wind sector, both in-house and in private practice.
WFW London awarded WILEF Gold Standard Certification 202226 July 2022
This is the fourth year that the firm has been awarded the certification after becoming the first UK firm to achieve it in 2019.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 12626 July 2022
In Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider a crucial decision holding the UK Government to account for failing to comply with its obligations to achieve net zero. We also look at the ever controversial issue of liquidated damages, a stealth jurisdiction argument and an unsuccessful challenge to the Court of Appeal’s approach to allowing grounds of appeal.
WFW establishes Madrid Disputes Resolution practice with new partner hire26 July 2022
With over 22 years’ experience, including six years as a state attorney and 16 years in private practice, Victor is recognised as a leading lawyer for dispute resolution, corporate crime and restructuring and insolvency.
Employment contracts require adaption – transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union26 July 2022
On 1 August 2022, changes to the Proof of Employment Act will come into force, which will have far-reaching consequences for the design of new employment contracts – but also for existing employment relationships.