The recent outbreak of COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, is having a major impact on the global economy. In order to take adequate measures to fight the aforesaid virus, on 23 February 2020 the Italian Government enacted law decree no. 6.
In a significant decision published on 4 March 2020, the English Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the lower court that an inadequate passage plan that had caused a vessel’s grounding rendered the vessel unseaworthy.
In this article we discuss a recent case in which the English High Court found that an unqualified right to remove the defendant from its position under a ”relational” contract was not subject to an implied duty of good faith.
Do the effects of the coronavirus give rise to legitimate force majeure claims in connection with shipbuilding contracts, particularly those underway in China?
In this article we discuss how employers procuring construction works can effectively manage the resolution of any defects that arise on their projects.
The ICO’s latest decisions make it clear that private companies can no longer count themselves as safe from information requests under environmental regulations.
The Global Ports & Terminals Group is featured in a global shipping magazine Port Strategy, looking into the initial considerations of port sector investment.
London Real Estate Partner Ranjeev Kumar looks at the rise in the financing of assisted and supported living schemes.
Green-centric strategies and the demand for a transformation of the global energy industry from a dirty-fuels based one to one that is based on renewable energy are creating significant challenges for the mining industry.
We look at the latest decision in the dispute between the Tate Modern and flat owners opposite its viewing gallery, as well as decisions on the risks of bringing speculative claims, and whether a disclosed and identified principal can enforce a contract entered into by their agent.
