Article Archive
Missing the Laycan, Anticipatory Breach and the Continuing importance of the Monroe obligation
In this article, we explore a recent SCMA arbitration on laycan compliance, voyage planning and the allocation of risk between owners and charterers.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 295
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider enforcement of foreign judgments in various forms and a claim for state immunity. Commercial Disputes Weekly will now take a break and return in September.
Five Common Mistakes Companies Make in Sustainability Reporting
In this article we discuss increased scrutiny of ESG reports and how to avoid the common mistakes.
When Arbitration is Illusory: A Cautionary Lesson from the NSW Court of Appeal
The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that the IATA SGHA does not create a binding arbitration agreement, highlighting the risks of relying on standard-form dispute resolution clauses without clear drafting.
Global infrastructure insights:
perspectives from WFW
Spotlight on Italy
This article analyses certain sub-sectors of the Italian infrastructure market, highlighting emerging investment trends and the evolving role of PPP models.
What does the Supreme Court judgment in The Lila Lisbon mean in practice for ship-owners?
In this article we discuss the practical implications of the Supreme Court decision in the Lila Lisbon.
GARI Insight Report: Global Trends in Repossession and Restructuring – Part 2
This report explores some of the key trends that can be derived from GARI. This second instalment focusses on trends in restructuring procedures.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 294
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider loss of bargain damages in a ship sale, company authorisation, force majeure and consumer jurisdiction.
Contractual Limits on Charterers’ Right to Deduct Hire: Recent Guidance from London Arbitrations
This article considers two recent London arbitration awards on contractual restrictions affecting charterers’ rights to withhold or deduct hire.
