Italy’s new employment law “Dignity Decree”
Raffaela Colamarino discusses the recent publication in the Gazzetta Ufficiale, which introduces the so-called “Dignity Decree”. How will it impact on employment law?
Article Archive
US secondary sanctions on Iran and the EU Blocking Statute: Implications for the shipping industry
On 7 August 2018, both the first wave of re-imposed US secondary sanctions, and the EU Blocking Statute took effect: how can we comply with two incompatible laws at the same time?
Do arbitration agreements in bills of lading bind their holders?
In Sea Masters Shipping Inc v Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, the Court ruled that the holder of a bill of lading which includes or incorporates an arbitration agreement will be subject to the jurisdiction of a tribunal formed under the arbitration agreement.
Fluctuating oil prices revisited: contractual pressure points and lessons learnt
This briefing discusses how increased oil prices now affect contracts and offers solutions to some common issues.
VAT reverse charge for construction services from 1 October 2019
A VAT “reverse charge” for business-to-business supplies of certain construction services is due to apply from 1 October 2019. How should you prepare?
Preventing operation of the prevention principle?
How does the recent Court of Appeal judgment in North Midland Building Ltd v Cyden Homes Ltd affect the prevention principle in English law?
No cross-undertakings in damages for ship arrests
Charles Buss and Nick Payne discuss the recent decision of the Admiralty Court in London, Natwest Markets Plc v Stallion Eight Shipping Co. S.A., in which we acted for the successful party. Has the recent decision confirmed the attractiveness of England as a jurisdiction for the arrest of ships?
The Philippines: Key issues for developing renewable energy projects
This briefing considers a number of potential issues that investors should look out for when developing renewable energy projects, particularly wind and solar power, in the Philippines.
UK national security screening of commercial transactions: fundamental reform on the way
How will the UK Government’s reform of national security for commercial transactions create new challenges for the UK? What are the implications of the proposed new regime in relation to Brexit?
Recent developments in UK onshore oil & gas exploration
Colin Graham discusses the regulatory developments affecting onshore exploration in relation to the recent fracture consent given to Cuadrilla Resources.
