In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a key Supreme Court decision on Building Safety Act 2022 obligations, as well as decisions on collision liability, most appropriate jurisdiction and the benefits of a restrictive covenant.
This article discusses the decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland (“Decision”).
The article explores the new LMA Green Loan Rider, the extent to which it implements existing Green Loan principles and its application to shipping loans.
Bankruptcy remote structures are most often used for valuable assets, such as drill ships, FSRUs, commercial aircraft and real estate.
Vietnam has recently revised its Power Development Plan VIII, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development and implementation of power projects.
On April 17, 2025, the USTR published a notice of action implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025.
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a UK Supreme Court decision on limitation of liability, as well as other judgments on the interpretation of an arbitration award, alleged defective design on a construction project and an undisclosed principal in a commodities contract.
Shipowners should be aware that where charterers redeliver late, their ability to claim substantial damages could be limited by the existence of any contractual obligations that prevent entry into further fixtures.
Focus on Chinese and Japanese leasing structures, with legal aspects relevant to the German market.
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider collision liability, competing jurisdiction agreements, guidance on relief from forfeiture and the requirements of liability for half secret commissions.
The Admiralty Court has clarified the meaning of an “Affected Area” under the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause.
Recent legal changes in Vietnam are aiming to resolve key challenges and kickstart the development of offshore wind power projects.
