The Future of EV Charging: Spotlight on the UAE and Saudi Arabia16 May 2024
This insight considers the emerging EV industry in the UAE and KSA and the applicable legal frameworks to facilitate the development of EVs and EV infrastructure.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 20514 May 2024
A trio of cases from the Supreme Court in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, together with a decision on the adequacy of the government’s net zero plans and one on the interpretation of an exclusion in standard offshore construction insurance.
The Delaware Court of Chancery invalidates terms of a stockholder agreement and sheds light on how joint ventures and governance should be structured8 April 2024
This article looks at the recent decision in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension v. Moelis & Co.
German tonnage tax regime – Insights of tax authorities’ view29 August 2023
Attention should be paid to the newly published guideline of the tax authorities on the German tonnage tax regime which provides further clarifications on related aspects (subject to final and pending court decisions).
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act – vital legislation to secure sustainable supply chains5 July 2023
Proposed legislation is underway to secure the EU’s future self-reliance in mining, processing and recycling critical materials. What does this mean for future mining projects?
Collaboration is key – ESG focussed joint ventures are on the rise in shipping30 March 2023
On 23 March 2023, we published part two of ‘The Sustainability Imperative’. One of the key findings in the follow-up report is that shipowners have become more collaborative. In 2021, two-thirds said they would like to form partnerships to pursue innovation. Now, 56% are already in an ESG-linked tie-up.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 222 March 2023
Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews and a global survey of circa 500 senior industry leaders, our follow-up report examines the shipping world’s views on ESG and what actions it is taking as a result.
WFW advises RGREEN INVEST on €250m investment in Econergy1 February 2023
Watson Farley & Williams has advised French independent asset management company RGREEN INVEST on a €250m investment in independent Israeli renewable energy producer Econergy to enhance their strategic cooperation.
WFW advises PNE on joint venture with Eolus30 January 2023
Watson Farley & Williams has advised PNE Group on the formation of its joint venture with Sweden’s Eolus Group for the development of an offshore wind firm off Latvia’s western coast.
WFW advises Iberdrola Renovables Italia on joint venture with Innovo20 December 2022
Watson Farley & Williams has advised Iberdrola Renovables Italia S.p.A. on the preparation and negotiation of an investment agreement, including related services and shareholder agreements, to establish iCube Renewables, a joint venture with Innovo Group S.r.l., for the development of renewable energy projects in Italy including photovoltaic plants, wind farms and battery storage facilities.
2021 Annual Competition Law: amendments to Italian antitrust and consumer protection law21 October 2022
The 2021 Annual Competition Law, which recently came into force, introduces significant amendments to the Italian legislation concerning antitrust and abuse of economic dependence.
The new rules on the procedure for the exercise of special powers: the instrument of pre-notification18 October 2022
Read our latest article analysing the Prime Ministerial Decree No. 133 of 2022, which entered into force on 24 September 2022.