Some key features of Saudi Arabia’s new Civil Transactions Law14 September 2023
Following the landmark introduction of the first Civil Transactions Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, members of the Dubai team examine its key features.
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False representations in letters of credit: Key developments in Singapore13 September 2023
In this article, the Singapore Dispute Resolution team discusses recent case law developments in banks’ obligation to make payment under letters of credit, where such obligation is tainted by false and/or fraudulent representations made by the beneficiary.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 17412 September 2023
A maritime flavour to this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, with cases on tonnage limitation and cargo damage, as well as decisions on state immunity and formation of an oral contract.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1735 September 2023
Welcome back to Commercial Disputes Weekly. In our post-holiday edition, we look at cases on sanctions, adjudication, arbitration, jurisdiction and bankruptcy.
WFW further strengthens Singapore disputes offering with new senior hire23 August 2023
Highly respected dispute resolution and international arbitration expert Guy Hardaker has joined the firm as a Consultant in Singapore.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Potential Pitfalls with a “Precautionary Pause” to Deep Seabed Mining15 August 2023
As the International Seabed Authority concluded Part II of its 28th Session, a number of member States continue to call for a “precautionary pause” on deep seabed mining activities. This article examines this proposal and potential legal issues should it go ahead.
WFW successfully defeats “serious irregularity” challenge to LCIA Arbitral Award8 August 2023
In a recent case, WFW’s Dubai and London Dispute Resolution teams successfully defeated a challenge to an LCIA award brought under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
Thumbs up for emojis – the cautionary case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd7 August 2023
This article discusses the recent Canadian judgment of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd, which should be noted with caution by trading companies and other organisations whose personnel regularly discuss contract terms via informal communication methods, such as WhatsApp, Telegram or WeChat.
Construction law in the GCC – Key takeaways from a recent DIFC Court of Appeal ruling7 August 2023
In this article, our Dubai Dispute Resolution team examines a recent DIFC Court of Appeal judgment concerning a FIDIC Red Book construction claim.
WFW advises MPCC on US$200m strategic vessel sales and acquisitions3 August 2023
The deal includes disposing of the 2,800 TEU container ships Cimbria and Cardonia.