WFW named Australian Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group of the Year at 2024 Australian ADR Awards26 March 2024
The award is one of the most significant of the evening.
The award is one of the most significant of the evening.
Deep seabed mining contractors and Sponsoring States have several compulsory and binding dispute settlement options to enforce their rights and protect their investments under UNCLOS. Such options are critical to ensure that the International Seabed Authority and its member States comply with their legal obligations under UNCLOS.
This article outlines the rights of Contractors under UNCLOS, discusses the role of customary international law and highlights important considerations Contractors should keep in mind as negotiations at the International Seabed Authority progress.
The Outstanding LGBTQ+ Executives Role Model List celebrates LGBTQ+ business leaders and allies who create more inclusive workplaces across the world.
The recently signed upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement brings important changes for investors and sets up a work programme to review the agreement’s investor-state dispute settlement mechanism.
The International Seabed Authority failed to meet its July 2023 deadline to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal rights of Sponsoring States under UNCLOS and highlights important considerations Sponsoring States should keep in mind as discussions continue on the development of the Authority’s regulatory regime for exploitation.
As the International Seabed Authority concluded Part II of its 28th Session, a number of member States continue to call for a “precautionary pause” on deep seabed mining activities. This article examines this proposal and potential legal issues should it go ahead.
This article summarises the key features of the United Arab Emirates’ recent space regulations, including on authorisation requirements, the exploitation of space resources and liability.
With the UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol now signed, attention will turn to the other economies that have applied to join. This article sets out some key implications for accession candidates based on the UK’s experience.
The International Seabed Authority is central to the regulation of deep seabed mining. This article provides an introduction to the Authority and its decision-making processes, and the ability of stakeholders such as prospective contractors to contribute to its work.
The signing of the UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol and release of its text is a major milestone for the UK and the CPTPP. This article sets out the key opportunities and benefits it provides for investors and traders among CPTPP economies.
The International Seabed Authority is facing a key deadline in July 2023 when it is due to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal issues for the July session and implications for Sponsoring States, contractors and investors with an interest in deep seabed mining.