How to dodge a dispute15 February 2023
In the Civil Engineering Surveyor February 2023 Issue, Partner Theresa Mohammed and Associate Emma Thompson discuss how to dodge a construction dispute amid this instability.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 15014 February 2023
The decisions in this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly look at a variety of sources of law: a clash between statute and contract in a landlord and tenant dispute, a potential novel development of the common law with cryptocurrency, a classic battle of the forms sale of goods case and interpretation of the carve out for legal expenses from a freezing order.
WFW advises on planning strategy for Brick Veil Mosque9 February 2023
The mosque will be built on raised grassland at the Broughton interchange in Preston, Lancashire.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1497 February 2023
In this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we cover the Supreme Court’s decision that Tate Modern’s viewing gallery is a nuisance, together with judgments on apparent arbitrator bias, exercise of a finance lessee’s option to take ownership in a sanctions context and interpretation of a commonly used jurisdiction clause.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 14831 January 2023
This issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly contains some valuable lessons on ensuring that you consider carefully what you are agreeing to as well as making sure finalise the contracting process. We also consider a decision on the interpretation of section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and when a party should be allowed to defend the claim against them.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 14724 January 2023
This issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers the recent UK Supreme Court decision on the conclusive nature of a landlord’s certificate of service charges due, a significant change in calculation of the value of limitation funds under the Hague-Visby Rules, obligations to accept delivery under aircraft leases and when an English court will grant declaratory relief to assist with debt claims in other jurisdictions.
WFW secures success for Gulf Wings in DIFC Court of Appeal23 January 2023
The decision reinforces the guiding principle that contemnors must make good what has been lost as a result of their contempt.
WFW signs Campaign for Greener Arbitrations’ Green Pledge19 January 2023
By signing the Green Pledge, arbitration practitioners commit to minimise the environmental impact of their practice.
What’s the correlation with inflation? Everything!19 January 2023
A birds-eye view of some of the challenges facing the construction sector in the current economic climate, with a discussion on how best to navigate the space as a building professional.
Esports and Arbitration18 January 2023
In this article, we explain esports, describe the industry’s structure, highlight common challenges, consider how disputes are resolved and provide some recommendations to assist you as you navigate the exciting world of esports.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 14617 January 2023
The latest Commercial Disputes Weekly considers the appropriate notional contract under the GAFTA default clause, adjudication decisions on limitation and notices of dissatisfaction and a requirement to exchange contracts within seven days.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 14510 January 2023
We start 2023 with decisions on refund guarantees in a shipbuilding dispute, a no assignment clause in an insurance context, damages for forged warehouse receipts, the enforceability of an adjudicator’s alternative finding and two start-up founders being found liable for fraudulent misrepresentation.