Driving the future: Spain’s legal path to automated mobility
Spain promotes automated mobility with new legal frameworks aligned with EU standards. The ES-AV Programme and Draft Royal Decree set rules for testing, deployment and compliance.
Author: Molly Watson Archive
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Greece
As of 2024, Greece’s data centre market was estimated to be worth approximately US$812m, with forecasts suggesting it could grow to around US$2.070bn by 2030, reflecting a robust CAGR of nearly 17%.
UK shifts towards nature-positive infrastructure: DEFRA announces environmental planning reforms
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced environmental planning reforms designed to “accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment under the Plan for Change”.
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.
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.
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.
