WFW advises Vantage on partnership with Altarea to develop French AI and cloud data centre campus3 March 2026
The campus will be developed on land owned by Altarea close to Bordeaux in southwest France.
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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.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 27424 February 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we illustrate the international nature of the decisions dealt with by the English courts with disputes involving Nigeria, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Russia.
Key trends in African critical mineral projects – Importance of ESG considerations in critical minerals projects19 February 2026
In the third of our series of articles looking at key trends in African critical minerals projects, we consider the importance of ESG considerations in critical minerals projects.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 27317 February 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider decisions on adjudicator’s jurisdiction, interpretation of a settlement agreement, upholding arbitration decisions and the meaning of rent.
One Hyde Park Ltd v Laing O’Rourke Construction South Ltd – liability for defects and workmanship failures12 February 2026
On 2 February 2026, the TCC delivered an important judgment relating to workmanship standards, materials selection, mechanical and electrical installation practices, the evidential weight of expert joint statements, and the obligations owed under collateral warranties in multi‑layered ownership structures.
Key trends in African critical mineral projects – foreign direct investment and geopolitical dynamics11 February 2026
In the second of our series of articles looking at key trends in African critical minerals projects, we consider the role of foreign direct investment and geopolitical dynamics.
Construction Services Act: European Impact Assessment10 February 2026
The EU is developing a new Construction Services Act to harmonise rules, reduce fragmentation and support greener, more digital construction across the Single Market. Although the UK is outside the EU, these reforms will influence UK contractors operating in EU supply chains by shaping procurement rules, sustainability standards and digital compliance expectations.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 27210 February 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider several aspects of the construction of contracts: formation, inconsistency, compliance and fraud.
WFW shines in FY 2025 energy and infrastructure league tables5 February 2026
WFW secured the highest ranking among legal advisers by deal count in Europe in inspiratia’s 2025 rankings and second globally, demonstrating our strong commitment to supporting the energy transition.
Assignee benefits from the right to adjudicate under original construction contracts – Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited5 February 2026
We consider the recent judgment in Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited, which addresses the question of whether an assignee of rights under a construction contract is entitled to adjudicate in respect of those rights.
WFW Infrastructure Reception in Berlin25 March 2026
On 25 March 2026, Watson Farley & Williams hosted our… Read more
