Grounding Aircraft in Dubai Possible (again) Through DIFC Courts23 January 2025
DIFC Courts have grounded aircraft in Dubai for lease breaches, using sweep-up clauses to secure interim relief despite no specific jurisdiction clauses.
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Slotting into Limitation22 January 2025
In this article, Natalie Jensen and Emma James discuss the implications of the Admiralty Court decision in The X-Press Pearl [2024] EWHC 3174 (Admty).
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 23121 January 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider anti-suit injunctions, serious irregularity in arbitration, enforcement of a foreign judgment and the appropriate forum for libel claims.
From Volatility to Stability: A Practical Guide to Tackling Contractual Defaults Head-On16 January 2025
When market volatility leads to contractual defaults, effective claim management is key. This article sets out a step-by-step playbook to navigate contractual breaches and secure favourable outcomes.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 23014 January 2025
Welcome to the first Commercial Disputes Weekly of 2025 in which we consider guidance on the making of a building liability order, ship arrest for marina fees, sovereign immunity in employment issues and port penalties.
WFW Dublin Aviation Dinner14 January 2025
WFW’s annual Dublin Aviation Dinner will be hosted on14 January 2025 during the Airline Economics Dublin conference.
ESG, Business and Human Rights: Disputes Outlook for 202514 January 2025
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Lauren Satill discuss expected developments in the ESG sphere in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
WFW secures TAR Lazio win for Ryanair for Ciampino flights20 December 2024
We successfully represented Ryanair before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio in a dispute with the Italian Civil Aviation Authority regarding the reduction of its flights at Rome’s Ciampino airport.
New Year, New Rules – The Implementation of the New SIAC Rules20 December 2024
SIAC has announced the release of its updated Arbitration Rules.
