Approved Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules25 August 2021
This article reviews the new Nasdaq listing rules relating to board diversity and disclosure that were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2021.
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Supreme Court returns to orthodox interpretation of liquidated damages clauses16 July 2021
The UK Supreme Court has today handed down a significant decision on the interpretation of liquidated damages clauses. Watson Farley & Williams acted for the successful party, PTT Public Company Limited.
WFW scores UK Supreme Court win for PTT16 July 2021
Watson Farley & Williams has successfully represented PTT Public Company Limited – Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas company – before the UK Supreme Court in the case of Triple Point Technology, Inc v PTT Public Company Ltd.
New German Govt. Act on setting up businesses online14 July 2021
On 10 June 2021, the German Parliament (Bundestag) adopted the Act on the Implementation of the Digitalisation Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Digitalisierungsrichtlinie, DiRUG) of the European Union, setting the framework for the online formation and registration of branches of new businesses in Germany.
WFW advises SGI on launch of joint HyBRIDS project with SCB2 July 2021
The HyBRIDS project’s primary objective is introducing green hydrogen into the Italian gas network through the use of innovative technologies aimed at making hydrogen produced from renewable sources and with low emissions more easily usable by civil and industrial users.
WFW obtains ARERA sanction annulment for Made in Energy22 June 2021
The WFW Italy Regulatory team advised Made in Energy before the Regional Administrative Court of Milan on its request for the annulment of a sanction from the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment regarding electricity imbalances.
Hydrogen in the UAE2 June 2021
In the final article in our ‘Hydrogen – what is the hype about?’ series, we provide an overview of the UAE’s plans for the development of its hydrogen market.
WFW advises BPER Banca, CDP, Banca Popolare di Sondrio and SACE on €31.5m Fratelli Cosulich financing26 May 2021
WFW has advised a consortium of banks on a €31.5m loan to Fratelli Cosulich to finance the construction of an 8,200mc gas carrier.
Alternative Fuels – What does the future hold for Shipping?12 May 2021
Drawing on the findings of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”, this article takes a look at some of the possible fuels to replace heavy fuel oil in the shipping industry. While some of these alternative fuels may eventually prove to be intermediate solutions, they remain an essential part of the industry’s journey to its carbon neutral future.
WFW advises Advance Energy on acquisition of 50% stake in Carnarvon Timor and reverse takeover raising US$20m6 May 2021
In return for its stake in the project, Advance Energy is funding the drilling of the new Buffalo-10 well for up to US$20m on a free-carry basis.
WFW builds on top energy and infrastructure league table rankings in Q1 20216 May 2021
The firm picked up 11 rankings in IJGlobal’s project finance and infrastructure tables, including nine top-10 places.
WFW Secures Important Agency Disputes Win for BCP21 April 2021
The long-running case was eventually decided in BCP’s favour after almost five years. The Supreme Court’s judgment has established a legally sound and commercially viable precedent for petroleum industry participants.