Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 291
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we look at decisions from various levels of court on insurance, property, penalties and estoppel.
Article Archive
Substance at sea: an update on evolving concepts in German maritime taxation
German maritime taxation is shifting towards operational substance, affecting seafarer taxation, tonnage tax access and offshore activities, with increased focus on actual management and economic reality.
RIDDOR 2013 Reform: Key Implications of the HSE’s Consultation
Key takeaways from the recently published HSE Consultation on reforms to RIDDOR 2013.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 290
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider decisions on when a day ends, time for payment, waiver of state immunity and disclosure obligations of agents.
Sanctions Enforcement: Trends from an English Court Perspective
Whilst arising in different contexts, five recent judgments collectively show that the English courts are taking a robust yet flexible approach to sanctions.
Conflict Management in Public Airport Construction
This article examines the unique characteristics of public airport construction projects and outlines an integrated approach to managing the conflict-related risks they may entail.
Global infrastructure insights:
perspectives from WFW
Spotlight on the GCC – Part 2
Following our previous article, this second part of our spotlight on the GCC analyses the infrastructure sector in the region and takes a closer look at the where the market currently stands and where it is headed.
America’s Cup 2027: New Tax Regime for Companies and Workers Involved
This article provides an overview of Italy’s new tax incentives for companies and workers involved in the 2027 America’s Cup, including exemptions from IRES, IRAP and IRPEF.
Building Safety Remediation and Liability – Essendi v London Property Company
In Essendi UK Hotels 2 Ltd v London Property Company Ltd [2026] EWHC 1354 (TCC) the TCC delivered another significant judgment on responsibility for cladding remediation in a post‑Grenfell context, particularly involving buildings outside the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Global infrastructure insights:
perspectives from WFW
Spotlight on the GCC – Part 1
This article examines how recent events such as the closure of Strait of Hormuz and the UAE’S departure from OPEC hare reshaping the GCC infrastructure market.
