Author: Sam Abreo Archive
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 181
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers three cases looking at different issues of jurisdiction and a further case that highlights the importance of contractual clarity as to when obligations terminate.
Background to the Energy Act 2023: REMA – Revolution, not evolution
Last summer, the UK government launched its Review of Electricity Market Arrangements. With another consultation expected imminently, now is the time to reflect on why change is needed.
Upcoming Developments: Funding Instruments for Hydrogen Projects25 October 2023
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our webinar on “Upcoming Developments: Funding Instruments for Hydrogen Projects”.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 131
Read the 131st edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
US Sanctions on Venezuela Substantially Eased
On October 18, 2023, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 44 broadly permitting US and non-US persons to deal with Venezuelan crude and gas. Under the license, US and non-US persons generally can transport Venezuelan crude and gas until April 18, 2024.
Countdown to COP: Renewables
This week, Mhairi is joined by Madrid Partner Rodrigo Berasategui, who has more than 20 years’ experience advising on a broad range of renewables transactions, to discuss the sector at the heart of the drive toward net zero.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 180
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers an arbitration award obtained by fraud, the appropriate forum for a claim of forced labour in Malaysia and two decisions involving attempts to resist enforcement of security for financing.
Energy Act 2023 – a decade in the making
The new UK Energy Act 2023 gained royal assent on 26 October 2023. In this first of a series of articles, we explore the changes it has introduced.
Thailand Digital Platform Services Law – compliance required by 18/11/2023
Thailand has introduced a new law to regulate digital platform services providers and protect consumer interests.







