New German Covid-19 regulations regarding shareholder meetings24 September 2020
This article explores the German Government’s recent measures to facilitate companies holding shareholder meetings during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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Comprehensive Sanctions: Iran, Syria, North Korea23 September 2020
In the second of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article focuses on the comprehensive sanctions regimes against Iran, Syria and North Korea.
Crossfire: Conducting Business Amid US Sanctions16 September 2020
In this seven-part series, New York Partner Daniel Pilarski will provide a general overview of the application of US sanctions, and explore specific sanctions programs targeting Cuba, Iran, Russia, Venezuela and others.
Royal Decree Proposal on access and connection to the Spanish electricity transportation and distribution grid4 August 2020
This article analyses the primary proposals in a recent draft decree which affect the procedures for gaining access and connection to Spanish electricity networks.
The “Decreto Semplificazioni” – new measures related to the environment and the green economy29 July 2020
The passing of the Decree indicates a concerted governmental effort to simply and digitalise procedures and, more widely, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative action.
Italy Partner Tiziana Manenti discusses Decreto Semplificazioni in Qualenergia interview24 July 2020
The decree aims to simplify administrative and bureaucratic processes across numerous industries, including the environment and the green economy sectors.
Update on the German Renewable Energy Sources Act13 July 2020
This article explores recent decisions on German legislature concerning pressing issues such as the PV renumeration cap, distance requirements for onshore wind farms and deadline extension in the EEG.
WFW Head of Italy discusses government’s post-COVID restart plans9 July 2020
Eugenio Tranchino discusses the recent measures taken by the Italian Government to support and promote the economic recovery of the country as it eases government restrictions.
Impact of RD-LAW 23/2020 on projects under development7 July 2020
The Royal Decree-Law 23/2020, which approves measures in the field of energy and other areas for economic recovery entered into force on 25 June 2020. This article provides an analysis of the changes introduced and their effect on renewable energy projects.
Talking points: The future of EV, reaffirming UK commitment and driving bold ambitions23 June 2020
This article higlights the key talking points that arose from a recent webinar hosted by WFW and Grant Thornton on the future of EV in the UK.
Post-Brexit Immigration2 June 2020
In this article we discuss the UK’s post-Brexit immigration rules, and the ways businesses can prepare for the end of free movement.
COVID-19 and implementing UK planning permissions23 April 2020
This article considers the new permitted development rights for emergency development and reflects on key issues for developers still not yet addressed by the UK Government in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
