Lockdown: Are you prepared if your project has to close because of coronavirus?
London Construction Partner Barry Hembling discusses the impact of the coronavirus on construction projects.
Author: Sam Abreo Archive
Check your (legal advice) privilege
The English Court of Appeal has recently revisited the thorny issue of Legal Advice Privilege, providing some much-needed clarification on when it will apply, particularly in the context of communications sent to multiple addressees.
WFW advises Vidiemme on acquisition by BiP
Vidiemme is a digital consultancy firm providing innovative solutions to companies in the Italian life sciences industry.
Vessel underperformance disputes – how are currents and swell treated?
The significance of current and swell on performance warranties has been the subject of a number of recent LMAA arbitral awards that has brought to light certain uncertainties in this area.
GA guarantees and GA bonds – spot the difference
The English High Court recently handed down a helpful judgment that confirms the longstanding market view on the use of bonds and guarantees issued following a declaration of General Average (GA).
WFW expands New York aviation offering with senior hire
Aviation finance and leasing lawyer Philip Jackmauh is joining the firm as Senior Counsel.
Charterparty Requirements to Notify Claims – Take care!
This article considers the English High Court’s decision in The Tiger Shanghai, which addressed the issues arising out of obligations in time charterparties to notify claims and provide supporting documents within narrow time frames.
Demurrage Time Bar Clauses
In the Amalie Essberger, the English High Court recently sought to clarify the question of precisely what demurrage time bar clauses require, but in so doing, some lingering uncertainty remains.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 18
This week we look at important decisions from the Court of Appeal on third party funding, the impact of an inadequate ship passage plan, and the knowledge requirement for the tort of inducing breach of contract.
WFW advises Agoda on launch of Asia-Pacific and Middle East online flight and package platforms
Agoda is one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel platforms, providing travellers with a choice of more than 2.5m properties.
