How investors can protect their international projects from resource nationalism and windfall taxes1 August 2024
This article explores how properly structured projects can be protected by investment treaties against such risks.
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UAE case law update – recent Dubai court of cassation judgment on recovery of legal costs in arbitration5 April 2024
Mostafa Emad and James Lehmann discuss a significant judgment issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation about the recovery of legal costs in arbitration.
ESG Disputes Outlook 202415 January 2024
Dispute Resolution and ESG Partner Sarah Ellington and Associate Lauren Satill consider five key trends to look out for in 2024.
UK High Court refuses to exercise jurisdiction over claim by migrant workers in Malaysia against Dyson in the UK20 December 2023
The UK High Court refused to exercise jurisdiction over claims of forced labour brought against Dyson by migrant workers in Malaysia.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: The Rights of Sponsored Contractors under the UNCLOS Regime28 November 2023
This article outlines the rights of Contractors under UNCLOS, discusses the role of customary international law and highlights important considerations Contractors should keep in mind as negotiations at the International Seabed Authority progress.
Investment changes coming to ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement27 October 2023
The recently signed upgrade to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement brings important changes for investors and sets up a work programme to review the agreement’s investor-state dispute settlement mechanism.
Balancing ESG Risks and Opportunities: Why Measure Impact?21 August 2023
In this article, Sarah Ellington discusses the need for and benefits of effective measurement and monitoring of the impact of ESG measures.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Potential Pitfalls with a “Precautionary Pause” to Deep Seabed Mining15 August 2023
As the International Seabed Authority concluded Part II of its 28th Session, a number of member States continue to call for a “precautionary pause” on deep seabed mining activities. This article examines this proposal and potential legal issues should it go ahead.
Key features of the new United Arab Emirates regulations on space activities10 August 2023
This article summarises the key features of the United Arab Emirates’ recent space regulations, including on authorisation requirements, the exploitation of space resources and liability.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – Key Messages for Directors7 August 2023
In July 2023, the English courts handed down two decisions… Read more
UK Accession to the CPTPP (Part 2): Key lessons for other Accession Candidates3 August 2023
With the UK’s CPTPP Accession Protocol now signed, attention will turn to the other economies that have applied to join. This article sets out some key implications for accession candidates based on the UK’s experience.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Understanding the International Seabed Authority and the Decision-Making Process for the Adoption of Exploitation Regulations31 July 2023
The International Seabed Authority is central to the regulation of deep seabed mining. This article provides an introduction to the Authority and its decision-making processes, and the ability of stakeholders such as prospective contractors to contribute to its work.