DIFC-LCIA Updated Arbitration Rules
The DIFC-LCIA has issued updated arbitration rules which came into force on 1 January 2021. This article outlines the key changes.
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Hotels: Investment Alignment Webinar Series – Episode 210 March 2021
As hotel investors find themselves seeking more operational knowledge and a louder voice, how can the partnership between hotel owners and brands realign for better balance, fairer risk sharing and greater flexibility?
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Energy
In the third article of our sector series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the key concepts introduced by the Taxonomy Regulation and explain what this means for market participants in the energy sector.
Could India be the next financing and leasing hub for aircraft?
In this article, we examine recent steps taken by the Government of India to pave the way for lessors to set up operations in the country.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 1
Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews and a global survey of 545 senior industry leaders, our report examines the shipping world’s views on sustainability and governance and what actions it is taking as result.
Investment alignment – pursuing a more level playing field for hotel owners and brands
In this article, we explore some of the concerns which the pandemic has highlighted in the relationship between owners and brands.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 63
Two Supreme Court judgments are covered in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly – one on the application of the 1972 Collision Regulations, and the other concerning jurisdiction challenges. Plus the outcomes of two challenges under the Arbitration Act 1996, and an anti-anti-suit injunction!
WFW expands London competition and regulatory practice with key Partner hire
Solange Leandro joins from Stream (formerly Ince & Co.). She specialises in EU/UK competition and GDPR matters, predominantly in the maritime, aviation and oil and gas sectors.
Fixing drafts: a cautionary message on drafting jurisdiction provisions
This article explores a recent decision in which the High Court rejected the aircraft lessor’s hybrid interpretation of the jurisdiction provisions of the lease.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 1: Webinar 211 March 2021
We are delighted to invite you to join our second upcoming webinar where a panel of highly regarded industry-experts will discuss our new thought leadership report “The Sustainability Imperative: ESG – Reshaping the funding and governance of shipping”, which launched on Wednesday 24 February.
