ESMA releases final report on draft regulatory technical standards under the EU ESG transparency regulation28 November 2025
ESMA releases final report on draft regulatory technical standards under the EU ESG transparency regulation.
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Greek Court rules that owners are not obliged to remove wrecks located beyond Greek territorial waters16 October 2025
Greek Court sets precedent: No wreck removal duty beyond territorial waters – owners shielded from fines, redefining maritime liability boundaries.
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This article explores the Seville Commitment’s transformative policies aimed at boosting sustainable infrastructure and mining investment through fairer financing, debt relief and global cooperation.
The rise of greenwashing amid growing ESG pressures5 August 2025
Greenwashing is rising amid ESG pressures, leaving both financiers and businesses exposed to regulatory and consumer scrutiny. Regulators are enforcing stricter standards, exposing companies to reputational, legal, and financial risks for misleading sustainability claims.
Double Trouble – Appeal in Relation to Competing Arbitration Agreements26 June 2025
This unusual case involved a successful appeal of a GAFTA arbitral award under sections 67, 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2436 May 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we have a mixture of property, insurance and court procedural issues.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 24229 April 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly there is a theme of contractual interpretation, including a contract made by WhatsApp, as well as a decision on waiver of sovereign immunity.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 23711 March 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we go from salvage to sovereign immunity, serious irregularity in arbitration to insurance.
INDABA 2025: How can Ghana combat illegal mining?18 February 2025
In this article, jointly authored with leading Ghanaian law firm Kimathi and Partners, Sarah Ellington, Sulaiman Hoosen and Lorraine Mintah draw on both national and international perspectives to consider how Ghana can combat illegal mining.
Climate Litigation: Key Risks and Liabilities for Aviation Companies23 January 2025
The decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v Switzerland has set a precedent requiring Convention states to assess the effectiveness of their legislative regimes to protect individuals who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
ESG, Business and Human Rights: Disputes Outlook for 202514 January 2025
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Lauren Satill discuss expected developments in the ESG sphere in 2025.
The Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence and its implications for sustainability-related claims13 December 2024
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Lauren Satill discuss the incoming failure to prevent fraud offence and its application to sustainability-related claims.
