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.
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Seabed Mining in Exclusive Economic Zones: Key Considerations for Investors, Mining Companies and Regulators8 January 2025
A range of States are increasingly examining the potential benefits of allowing seabed mining within their exclusive economic zones. We consider some key legal and regulatory issues for regulators, investors and mining companies.
Operational rules of Italy’s FER 2 Decree18 December 2024
On 12 August 2024, the new FER 2 decree was published on the official website of Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE).
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: New Investment Opportunities29 November 2024
Australia and the UAE’s recent trade agreement has a particular focus on facilitating and promoting investment. This article examines what opportunities this presents for investors in those markets.
Act now: notification of the full feed-in tariff by 30 November 2024!27 November 2024
Operators of solar installations in Germany claiming full feed-in-tariffs must report their 2025 plans to grid operators by 30 November 2024.
Spectrum rights and orbital positions: what do space operators need to know?14 November 2024
All space operators need to be aware of that orbital positions and spectrum usage rights, which are administered by national regulatory bodies, have become objects of commerce and could give rise to obligations and penalties.
German Public Sector Newsletter: October 202417 October 2024
Our German Regulatory team publish a regular newsletter offering insights into changes and challenges within the public sector in Germany.
Italy’s new FER 2 Decree: focus on incentives for offshore wind projects13 August 2024
This article explores incentives for electricity production from plants fuelled by innovative renewable sources or with high generation costs, including offshore wind, in Italy’s new FER 2 Decree.
Italy’s new FER 2 Decree: incentives for renewable energy projects13 August 2024
Italy’s new FER 2 Decree: incentives for electricity production from plants fuelled by innovative renewable sources or with high generation costs.
Certain dissolved companies must report beneficial ownership5 August 2024
Additional informational guidance has been released by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
Proposed E-Commerce Agreement Text Released at the WTO: Key Provisions and Next Steps5 August 2024
Negotiations have substantively concluded among 80-plus WTO Members on a new set of digital trade rules that could cover up to 90% of global trade once implemented. We take a look at what the rules contain and what comes next for this critical initiative in Geneva.
WFW advises Technique Solaire on green CPPA with Air France23 July 2024
We advised independent French renewable energy producer Technique Solaire on the drafting and negotiation of a term sheet and green power purchase agreement with Air France.