Pay Now, Arbitrate Later?10 October 2018
When does a dispute concerning the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision fall within the scope of the arbitration agreement exception at Article 8 of the JCT contract?
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The future is all Reit24 September 2018
Mohammed Kamal and Amy Jones take a look at the Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) landscape in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) and the wider GCC.
Ground rent transactions in commercial real estate 10 September 201810 September 2018
In our new briefing, Tom Jarvisand Hetan Ganatra discuss the increasingly common ground rent transactions and the practical benefits this transaction may have on real estate owners and companies.
VAT reverse charge for construction services from 1 October 20199 August 2018
A VAT “reverse charge” for business-to-business supplies of certain construction services is due to apply from 1 October 2019. How should you prepare?
Preventing operation of the prevention principle?6 August 2018
How does the recent Court of Appeal judgment in North Midland Building Ltd v Cyden Homes Ltd affect the prevention principle in English law?
“Setting” Settled?27 July 2018
How does the recent UK Court of Appeal decision to overturn the High Court’s interpretation of “setting” affect future planning judgements of a listed building?
New UK beneficial ownership register for overseas entities18 July 2018
How will new legislation affect overseas entities that own UK property?
Real Estate Investment in Germany17 July 2018
This briefing focuses on the taxation of non-resident foreign investors who acquire, rent and sell real estate assets in Germany.
Planning – Permissions in Principle11 July 2018
This briefing discusses the new Permissions in Principle (“PIP”) consent route for small housing-led developments, providing a summary of when they can be used and their limitations, as well as some thoughts on what impact they might have in practice.
WFW launches Dubai real estate practice with hire of Partner Mohammed Kamal9 April 2018
Mohammed joins the firm from the Dubai office.
WFW advises Ennismore on acquisition and development of The Hoxton Portland Hotel12 February 2018
The Hoxton, Portland will be a key component to the revitalization of Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood.
WFW advises lenders on financing for majority stake acquisition in Madrid shopping centre7 February 2018
The joint-venture between Redevco and Ares Management, closed the deal last week, acquiring a 70% stake in the third largest shopping centre in Madrid.