Brilliance in the details – Commercial Court clarifies Hague Visby provisions
This article explores an enlightening English Commercial Court decision on two important points of interpretation of the Hague Visby Rules.
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Grenfell legacy and developer accountability – Rydon Group v SoS
In a significant ruling handed down by Mr Justice Choudhury, the High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge brought by Rydon Group Holdings Limited against decisions made by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities concerning the remediation of unsafe cladding on three high-rise residential buildings.
A Measured Shift: Key Reforms and Practical Implications of the New Arbitration Act 2025
Targeted reforms introduced by the UK Arbitration Act 2025 enhance clarity, efficiency and certainty which align with international best practices.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on United Kingdom
In 2024, the UK was home to the highest number of data centres in Western Europe. With around 250 active facilities across 72 cities, the market was valued at approximately US$10.7bn in 2024.
Capturing the Future: Japan’s Leadership and Asia’s Evolving CCUS Landscape
From pilot projects to billion-dollar initiatives, Asia’s CCUS landscape is gaining speed, redefining how the region captures, transports and stores carbon.
Know your counterparty – the pitfalls of undisclosed principals
We discuss an interesting recent ruling of the English Commercial Court relating to the identity of charterparty owners in the context of establishing jurisdiction.
Impact of ICJ and IACtHR advisory opinions on the oil and gas sector
This article considers the anticipated impact on the oil and gas sector of the recent ICJ and IACtHR opinions on state obligations on climate change.
Vietnam’s Green Taxonomy: A New Legal Framework for Green Credit and Green Bonds
Building on the Environmental Protection Law 2020, the issuance of a new decision marks Vietnam’s first legally binding green taxonomy and is an important development for Vietnam’s green economy.
BESS Projects – Commercial Contracting: Key Questions To Ask
This article sets out a short form summary of key questions we suggest any developer, lender or investor analyses in relation to any BESS asset.
UK company law: new Companies House identity verification requirements
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces new mandatory requirements for company directors, members of limited liability partnerships, people with significant control and those making filings at Companies House to verify their identity.
