DIFC-LCIA Updated Arbitration Rules
The DIFC-LCIA has issued updated arbitration rules which came into force on 1 January 2021. This article outlines the key changes.
Article Archive
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Energy
In the third article of our sector series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the key concepts introduced by the Taxonomy Regulation and explain what this means for market participants in the energy sector.
Could India be the next financing and leasing hub for aircraft?
In this article, we examine recent steps taken by the Government of India to pave the way for lessors to set up operations in the country.
Investment alignment – pursuing a more level playing field for hotel owners and brands
In this article, we explore some of the concerns which the pandemic has highlighted in the relationship between owners and brands.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 63
Two Supreme Court judgments are covered in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly – one on the application of the 1972 Collision Regulations, and the other concerning jurisdiction challenges. Plus the outcomes of two challenges under the Arbitration Act 1996, and an anti-anti-suit injunction!
Fixing drafts: a cautionary message on drafting jurisdiction provisions
This article explores a recent decision in which the High Court rejected the aircraft lessor’s hybrid interpretation of the jurisdiction provisions of the lease.
HNA Restructuring – information sheet
Following HNA Group’s anticipated bankruptcy and restructuring notice, this information sheet gives some insight into the restructuring and reorganisation processes and to be preparing offshore creditors for the “next steps”.
Plane food for thought…
This article explores a recent High Court judgment on whether a restructuring plan can be used by debtors to modify their obligations under certain leases and security agreements to which the Cape Town Convention applies.
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Real Estate
In the second of our sector series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the key concepts introduced by the regulation and explain what this means for market participants in the construction and real estate sector.
The German Hydrogen Strategy
This is the third article in our ‘Hydrogen – What is the hype about?’ series, which provides an overview of the hydrogen sector and the strategy for its development in multiple jurisdictions.
