Ship recycling6 September 2021
In this German webinar, our Hamburg Partners Dr Clemens Hillmer and Dr Maximilian Boemke will give you an overview of the legal regulations governing the recycling of ships.
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English Courts continue to sympathise with claimants in fire safety related proceedings
In a recent case, the English Technology and Construction Court has provided important guidance on the approach it will take when exercising discretion to allow amendments to include new claims.
London International Shipping Week 202113 September 2021
As the law firm with the largest dedicated maritime practice in the world, we are proud to be long-standing supporters of London International Shipping Week, which in a short time has grown to be one of the world’s premier maritime events.
Approved Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules
This article reviews the new Nasdaq listing rules relating to board diversity and disclosure that were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2021.
Having your cake and eating it: TCC finds Liquidated Damages not invalidated by employer taking over part of the works
In a recent case, the English TCC found that an employer was entitled to claim the full amount of liquidated damages payable upon contractor delay, even though they had taken partial possession of the contractor’s works.
Pay cuts for home workers?
News reports have been circulating of a Big Tech company developing a pay calculator for its US employees, but what could this mean for UK workers and how easy is it for UK employers to follow Big Tech’s lead?
Keep your eye on the time-bar! Arab Lawyers Network Company Ltd v Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Ltd
This article looks at an English Commercial Court decision which highlights the importance of considering the effect of time-bar clauses carefully in order to avoid being prevented from bringing claims in the future.
Legal Issues in Supplying and Financing Maritime Energy Saving Technology
The development and use of energy saving technology (EST) in ships is likely to play a significant part in the transition towards sustainability. However, the installation and financing of EST on ships may present several challenges, particularly with existing ship financiers.
Tax authorities provide welcome post-Brexit clarification of US-UK Tax Treaty
Competent authorities have provided welcome guidance regarding the application of the “Limitation on Benefits” clause of the US-UK income tax treaty.
Hotels & hospitality – stress to distress?
With the Covid-related restrictions of the last fifteen months easing for many in the hotel and hospitality industry, we consider whether any of the existing stress will turn into distress?
