What Matters?9 October 2023
This article summarises two significant judgments in England and Wales and the Cayman Islands focussing on stay of court proceedings pending arbitration.
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Construction Ruling Clarifies Key Payment Mechanism Issue6 October 2023
In an article for Law360, Dispute Resolution Partner Rebecca Williams and Senior Associate Jack Moulder explore the recent judgment in Lidl Great Britain Ltd. v. Closed Circuit Cooling Ltd., in which the English Technology and Construction Court clarified a key issue in relation to contractual payment mechanisms under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1773 October 2023
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we look at jurisdiction issues arising from Brexit and breach of agreements by commencing proceedings in Russia. We also consider when a bank is put on notice of undue influence.
On Site Construction Webinar Series: Autumn 2023 Update5 October 2023
This webinar comprises four bitesize updates bringing you up to date on the latest key legal developments.
Law Commission publishes final report and draft Bill following its review of the Arbitration Act 199627 September 2023
This article summarises two proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act, and two areas where the Law Commission of England & Wales concluded that no amendments were necessary.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 17626 September 2023
The cases covered in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly are clear examples of the importance of the English court’s supportive role for arbitration and overseas courts.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: The Role and Rights of Sponsoring States under the UNCLOS Regime26 September 2023
The International Seabed Authority failed to meet its July 2023 deadline to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal rights of Sponsoring States under UNCLOS and highlights important considerations Sponsoring States should keep in mind as discussions continue on the development of the Authority’s regulatory regime for exploitation.
In Support of Maritime Arbitration: The English Courts’ Role in Enforcing Peremptory Orders and Awards26 September 2023
In this article, Mike Phillips and Sylvie Allen consider the English courts’ powers under the Arbitration Act 1996 to enforce peremptory orders and awards issued by a tribunal.
Series of Practice Notes in France: 2023 Update22 September 2023
Paris Dispute Resolution Partner Franck Poindessault and Associate Milan Sikyurek are pleased to share an updated series of practice notes they have written for Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.
Same paper in, same paper out22 September 2023
This article discusses high profile cases involving nickel fraud in recent years and highlights material findings that focus on the use of warehouse receipts.
Payment mechanisms and construction contracts: a clarification21 September 2023
In this article, Rebecca Williams, Jack Moulder and Megan Parry analyse a recent decision dealing with payment mechanisms in construction contracts and how they are affected by the requirements of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 17519 September 2023
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly includes two important construction-related decisions, as well as a Brexit-related jurisdiction issue and a refusal of remote witness evidence.
