Taiwan Offshore Wind Fact Sheet
Shawn Er provides insight into offshore wind in Taiwan, highlighting key projects, opportunities and challenges which are shaping the current trends in the sector.
Article Archive
Notice of Adjudication: How important is it to get the name right?
Following a recent decision in the Technology & Construction Court, this article explores the trend towards looking at the substance of an adjudication notice over its form when ascertaining its validity.
Marshall Islands economic substance guidelines provide clarity for shipping
On October 17 2019, the Marshall Islands Registrar of Corporations published Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions interpreting the Marshall Islands economic substance regulations.
Subsidy-free solar projects in Germany
In this article we examine the German legal framework for “subsidy-free solar” and highlight the most important points to take into consideration regarding the development, financing and investment in such projects.
US Sanctions on Turkey Illustrate Compliance Needs
On October 14, 2019, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing sanctions on certain Turkish governmental officials and ministries in response to Turkey’s military offensive in Syria.
The Arctic: no termination of bareboat charterparty for loss of class
The English Court of Appeal has held that the BARECON ’89 charterparty obligation to maintain class certificates is not a legal ‘condition’ of the charterparty contract so owner is not entitled to terminate the charterparty if obligation is breached.
Marshall Islands removed from EU blacklist; economic substance guidelines forthcoming
On October 10, 2019, the Marshall Islands was removed from the European Union’s blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Harassment or not?
Employment Partner Anna Robinson explores a recent case in which an Employment Tribunal held that a female manager massaging a male employee’s shoulders for 2-3 minutes, whilst unwanted conduct, was not harassment.
The Future of Renewable Energy
Our renewable energy report provides insight on renewable power generation, merchant risk, the growth of corporate PPAs and new battery storage solutions.
Payment Provisions in construction contracts: when and what to imply from the scheme
A recent case about the construction of a new hotel using modular methods has provided important guidance on how payment arrangements in construction contracts operate in practice.
