Lifting the lid on subjects: The decision in Nautica v Trafigura
In the recent case of Nautica Marine Limited v Trafigura Trading LLC guidance regarding the legal effect of agreements on “subjects” or “subs” has been provided by the High Court.
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Clearing the knotweed: a future path for reflective loss
In the recent case of Sevilleja v Marex Financial Ltd, the UK Supreme Court held that the “reflective loss” principle will only preclude claims by shareholders and will not extend to claims by other creditors.
Biting the hand that feeds you? Hotel brands and owners in a post-COVID-19 world
This article considers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hotel industry and the strategies open to brands and hotel owners in resolving disputes as hotels begin to reopen and tourism and travel resume.
Premium protection? Recourse for lessors if a Thai lessee fails to maintain insurance
In this article we consider the impact of suspending or cancelling aircraft insurance and the rights of lessors should a lessee fail to maintain the necessary insurance cover.
Changing landscape for UAE maritime industry
This article discusses a recent Resolution issued by the UAE Cabinet that sets out the possibility for maritime businesses in the UAE to be fully-owned by foreign investors.
Court disarms explosive rent review
This article explores the decision in Monsolar IQ Limited v Woden Park Limited which concerned the interpretation of rent review provisions in a solar farm lease.
“Simplification Decree”: E-mobility news in Italy
This article Simplification Decree aims aims to simplify administrative procedures, eliminate and speed up bureaucratic processes. This article explores how the decree, issued by the Italian Government, will affect the country’s e-mobility market.
Royal Decree Proposal on access and connection to the Spanish electricity transportation and distribution grid
This article analyses the primary proposals in a recent draft decree which affect the procedures for gaining access and connection to Spanish electricity networks.
When concealing relevant information will extend the limitation period
The recent UK Technology and Construction Court case of RG Securities (No.2) v Maskell concerning combustible cladding provides helpful guidance on the timescales for bringing claims under the Limitation Act 1980.
The “Decreto Semplificazioni” – new measures related to the environment and the green economy
The passing of the Decree indicates a concerted governmental effort to simply and digitalise procedures and, more widely, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative action.
