The 2022 ICSID Rules – What do they mean for Asia?20 April 2022
The 2022 ICSID Rules, which come into effect on 1 July of this year, contain some crucial changes. Asian states and investors should know what they mean and how to use them.
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The UK’s cross cutting Net Zero Strategy – Transport6 April 2022
In the fifth sector article of our Net Zero series, our team looks at what the UK’s Net Zero Strategy means for industry stakeholders in the transport sector.
WFW advises MPCC on US $144.4m green container newbuild order4 April 2022
The vessels, which will be on seven-year long term charters to Israeli line operator Zim following delivery scheduled in early 2024, represent MPCC’s first ever newbuild order.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 11129 March 2022
The cases covered in Commercial Disputes Weekly 111 give guidance on the application of sanctions to a bareboat charter, avoiding a breach of the draft judgment embargo, trusts and claiming losses in relation to investment funds.
The Clydebank Declaration: Green corridors kickstarting the adoption of long-term solutions28 March 2022
This article discusses the objectives of the Clydebank Declaration and highlights the potentially transformative impact of the green corridors on the maritime sector.
WFW garners five Marine Money ‘Deal of the Year’ 2022 awards24 March 2022
Marine Money has named five deals the firm advised on as ‘Deals of the Year’ at their annual Deal of the Year Awards.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 11022 March 2022
Commodities disputes have kept the courts busy this week and allowed the first reported decision on the implied term that insurers will pay claims within a reasonable period. Commercial Disputes Weekly also looks at a Supreme Court decision on the Housing Act 1985 and a case of enforcement of personal guarantees.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 10915 March 2022
Commodities disputes have kept the courts busy this week and allowed the first reported decision on the implied term that insurers will pay claims within a reasonable period. Commercial Disputes Weekly also looks at a Supreme Court decision on the Housing Act 1985 and a case of enforcement of personal guarantees.
Section 68 challenges: No lower hurdles for Covid-affected cases14 March 2022
This article discusses the decision in Tenke v Katanga where the claimant unsuccessfully challenged an arbitration award for failing on the grounds that the Tribunal rejected an application to adjourn the merits hearing due to Covid-19 related reasons.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1088 March 2022
The decisions covered in Commercial Disputes Weekly this week include the ongoing pandemic fallout, the Court of Appeal upholding a lower court decision on speed and consumption warranties in charterparties, the problem with shareholders claiming for loss of a company and the law of privilege in cross-jurisdictional litigation.
Remembering Mei Lin Goh4 March 2022
Mei joined the firm back in 1998, when WFW set up its first Asian office in Singapore, and as one of the firm’s leading lights for over half its existence, things will never be the same without her.
WFW announces new Supervisory Board in management restructuring4 March 2022
The Supervisory Board will set the firm’s direction and strategy and is responsible for key firmwide programmes including D&I and Sustainability.