Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 24520 May 2025
This edition looks at the duty of arbitral confidentiality, sanctions, security for costs and third party costs orders.
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Impact of judicial review reform on the costs of infrastructure projects12 March 2025
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Sufficient connection to come within the arbitration agreement?17 February 2025
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On-Site Review: 2024 in Perspective16 December 2024
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Contract termination for repeated late payments – Providence Building Services v Hexagon Housing Association20 September 2024
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This article explores how properly structured projects can be protected by investment treaties against such risks.
Annual Energy and Infrastructure Networking Reception16 May 2024
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) invites you to our Annual Energy and Infrastructure Networking Reception.
