Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 25730 September 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider procedural fairness in adjudication, production of evidence in arbitration, damages following discharge of injunctions and nuisance.
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Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Greece25 September 2025
As of 2024, Greece’s data centre market was estimated to be worth approximately US$812m, with forecasts suggesting it could grow to around US$2.070bn by 2030, reflecting a robust CAGR of nearly 17%.
UK shifts towards nature-positive infrastructure: DEFRA announces environmental planning reforms24 September 2025
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced environmental planning reforms designed to “accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment under the Plan for Change”.
Grenfell legacy and developer accountability – Rydon Group v SoS23 September 2025
In a significant ruling handed down by Mr Justice Choudhury, the High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge brought by Rydon Group Holdings Limited against decisions made by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities concerning the remediation of unsafe cladding on three high-rise residential buildings.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 25623 September 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we discuss a Building Safety Act case amongst three thorny issues arising out of share sale and purchase agreements.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on United Kingdom18 September 2025
In 2024, the UK was home to the highest number of data centres in Western Europe. With around 250 active facilities across 72 cities, the market was valued at approximately US$10.7bn in 2024.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 25516 September 2025
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly has a construction and property focus.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2549 September 2025
In a bumper edition after the break, this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly covers various sanctions, maritime and property decisions.
WFW strengthens German infrastructure practice with new partner hire1 September 2025
Watson Farley & Williams is pleased to announce that corporate lawyer Jörn Fingerhuth has joined the firm as a partner in Munich.
BESS Projects – Commercial Contracting: Key Questions To Ask21 August 2025
This article sets out a short form summary of key questions we suggest any developer, lender or investor analyses in relation to any BESS asset.
NISTA’s Infrastructure Pipeline: A Transformative Tool for UK Infrastructure Delivery18 August 2025
In our October 2024 update, we outlined the formation of NISTA through the merger of the National Infrastructure Commission and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority. On 17 July 2025 NISTA launched a groundbreaking Infrastructure Pipeline tool, representing a significant advancement in the UK’s approach to infrastructure planning and delivery.
Gateway 2 – Guidance Notes for Building Control Approval Applications11 August 2025
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report (the “Inquiry”), published in September 2024, has prompted a significant evolution in the regulatory landscape for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
