Force Majeure and You: Outrunning the Unpredictable14 January 2025
In this article, we discuss the concept of “force majeure” and best practice in making or defending a claim of force majeure in cases of unforeseen or catastrophic circumstances.
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Seabed Mining in Exclusive Economic Zones: Key Considerations for Investors, Mining Companies and Regulators8 January 2025
A range of States are increasingly examining the potential benefits of allowing seabed mining within their exclusive economic zones. We consider some key legal and regulatory issues for regulators, investors and mining companies.
WFW announces new Global Energy Sector leadership team 7 January 2025
Henry Stewart is now supported by María Pilar García Guijarro and Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi.
Remaining Back-to-Back has never been more important26 December 2024
In this article, we discuss the importance of remaining back-to-back when incorporating law and dispute resolution clauses in sale contracts and charterparties.
Let’s make this quick – Expedited Procedure in International Arbitration18 December 2024
This article explains and summarises the expedited procedures provided under the rules of leading arbitral institutions, namely, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, London Maritime Arbitrators Association and Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration,
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: New Investment Opportunities29 November 2024
Australia and the UAE’s recent trade agreement has a particular focus on facilitating and promoting investment. This article examines what opportunities this presents for investors in those markets.
UK Budget 2024 – Key Takeaways for the Energy Sector7 November 2024
What impact might the UK Government’s 2024 budget have on the country’s energy strategy, security and net zero ambitions?
Trick or treat? Conditions, warranties and innominate terms – you decide29 October 2024
This article examines the classification of contractual terms under English law and explores the remedies available to the innocent party when a contractual term is breached.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 22222 October 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider contractual interpretation issues in relation to termination, dividend calculations and material adverse effects, as well as whether a party carried on business within the jurisdiction for insolvency purposes.
WFW advises Tamesis on investor subscription and equity funding for Papua New Guinea lime project17 October 2024
Lime plays a crucial role in the conversion of critical minerals and metals to clean energy.
WFW advises UCAM Limited on joint venture with Power Metals16 October 2024
Power Metals is a London-listed metals exploration company.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 22115 October 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider two Court of Appeal decisions on sovereign immunity and the powers of the London Metal Exchange, as well as the carrier’s duty of care and English court jurisdiction to support arbitration proceedings.