Green Energy Projects under Major Threat of Policy Change4 June 2026
Examining the risk of regulatory changes impacting renewable energy projects in the UK, with a focus on the legal remedies available.
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Regulatory Expropriation and Legislative Change: Navigating the Boundaries of Sovereign Power26 February 2026
We explore the concept of regulatory expropriation, drawing the distinction between legitimate regulation and indirect expropriation and highlighting strategic considerations for both investors and states.
Proving Denial of Justice in Investor-State Disputes2 December 2025
Denial of justice claims are powerful tools in investor-State dispute settlement but require high standards of proof and strategic planning to effectively address serious judicial misconduct.
WFW advises Alamos Gold on US$470M sale of Doğu Biga30 October 2025
The US$470m sale price will be paid in three instalments: US$160m paid upon completion of the transaction on 27 October, followed by payments of US$160m and US$150m on the one and two-year anniversaries of closing.
UK Supreme Court grants final anti-suit injunction to terminate Russian proceedings in breach of arbitration agreement7 October 2024
The article discusses the UK Supreme Court’s decision to grant an anti-suit injunction against a Russian company to enforce a Paris arbitration agreement.
How investors can protect their international projects from resource nationalism and windfall taxes1 August 2024
This article explores how properly structured projects can be protected by investment treaties against such risks.
Investor-State Update: ICSID Annulment in Almasryia v. Kuwait Holds Lessons for Hotel and Hospitality Investors10 May 2024
In a first-of-its kind ruling, an ICSID ad hoc committee has annulled an investment treaty arbitration award issued under Rule 41(5), which allows expedited dismissal of claims that manifestly lack legal merit. We examine the rulings and consider the implications for the hotel and hospitality sector at large.
Investment changes coming to ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement27 October 2023
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.
UK Accession to the CPTPP (Part 2): Key lessons for other Accession Candidates3 August 2023
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.
UK Accession to the CPTPP (Part 1): Benefits for Investors and Traders26 July 2023
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.
CPTPP Canada – Dairy Dispute: Early lessons for governments and investors26 June 2023
New Zealand broke new ground by bringing the first State-to-State dispute under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”). This article examines the progress of the dispute and considers some key early lessons for governments and investors in CPTPP economies.
WFW enhances London dispute resolution practice with new partner hire22 May 2023
Qualified in both England & Wales and France, Alexis excels at resolving complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.
