WFW represents AGC on breach of contract claim for Thai clean energy project19 November 2024
AGC were awarded circa THB95m in damages.
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No Cuckoo in the Hague Rules’ Nest18 November 2024
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed the appeal in Fimbank Plc v KCH Shipping Co Ltd [2024] UKSC 38, holding that both the Hague Rules and the Hague Visby Rules’ one year time bars apply to claims for misdelivery occurring after discharge.
Enforcement of Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses and Anti-Suit Injunctions14 November 2024
In this article, Nikki Chu, Archit Dhir and Fawwaz Ahmed discuss the decision in Augusta Energy SA v Top Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd, where the English Commercial Court granted interim anti-suit relief against Nigerian proceedings that had been commenced in breach of an English court jurisdiction agreement.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 22412 November 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider two cases dealing with how damages are calculated, the grant of summary judgment following acceleration of a loan and interpretation of conditions precedent in a construction contract.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2235 November 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider sovereign immunity in arbitration, what is adjudication business, a jurisdiction clash and whether the Secretary of State’s legislative actions during the pandemic qualify as ‘policing’.
Understanding the Cost Drivers of Major Infrastructure Projects in the UK31 October 2024
The National Infrastructure Commission’s 2024 report, “Cost Drivers of Major Infrastructure Projects in the UK,” highlights a critical concern: infrastructure costs in the UK are significantly high.
Trick or treat? Conditions, warranties and innominate terms – you decide29 October 2024
This article examines the classification of contractual terms under English law and explores the remedies available to the innocent party when a contractual term is breached.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 22222 October 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider contractual interpretation issues in relation to termination, dividend calculations and material adverse effects, as well as whether a party carried on business within the jurisdiction for insolvency purposes.
TCC offers guidance on threshold for granting injunction to prevent adjudication proceedings22 October 2024
The recent case of Beck Interiors Ltd v Eros Limited [2024] EWHC 2084 (TCC) deals with adjudication in construction contracts and the right to apply for an Injunction to prevent adjudication proceedings.
Climate litigation: key risks and liabilities for shipping companies21 October 2024
We discuss the details of the ITLOS opinion as well as some recent and pending actions that appear to hint that greater scrutiny of shipping emissions as part of the overall value chain may be on the horizon.
A new vision for UK Infrastructure – accelerating future and rebuilding confidence17 October 2024
The UK government has announced the creation of a National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority to tackle long-standing issues in the country’s infrastructure development.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 22115 October 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider two Court of Appeal decisions on sovereign immunity and the powers of the London Metal Exchange, as well as the carrier’s duty of care and English court jurisdiction to support arbitration proceedings.
