Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1646 June 2023
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider the common themes of legislative interpretation, both UK domestic and international, and jurisdictional challenges in arbitration.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1619 May 2023
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we discuss a Court of Appeal decision on a novel issue as to the status of a bill of lading in the hands of a charterer, as well as judgments on interpretation of a covenant not to build, the applicable law for an interest claim and a case that will not get its day in the Supreme Court.
WFW promotes eleven to partnership for 20232 May 2023
WFW has promoted eleven lawyers to the firm’s partnership for 2023.
WFW advises Societe Generale and Unifergie on refinancing of 12 photovoltaic power plants for M.E.R.27 April 2023
Operational for over six years, the portfolio has a total capacity of circa 100 MW.
WFW advises END. Clothing on inaugural opening in Italy12 April 2023
This deal is a part of a larger store leasing project involving Generali Italia.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 15521 March 2023
Topical cases on Ukraine, Russia and sanctions appear in this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly, together with decisions on the formality requirements for right to manage companies and breach of a material adverse change warranty.
Building Safety Pledge deadline fast approaching: What you need to know9 March 2023
In this article, Partner Barry Hembling and Associate Jamie Bell look at the key terms of the Building Safety Pledge and what the pledge may mean for developers.
WFW advises MEC Energy on sale of 529 MWp solar project portfolio to EDF28 February 2023
The projects are the first solar project development pipeline acquired by EDF in Germany.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 15014 February 2023
The decisions in this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly look at a variety of sources of law: a clash between statute and contract in a landlord and tenant dispute, a potential novel development of the common law with cryptocurrency, a classic battle of the forms sale of goods case and interpretation of the carve out for legal expenses from a freezing order.
WFW advises Jastar Capital on acquisition of Native Bankside luxury aparthotel13 February 2023
Watson Farley & Williams has advised Jastar Capital on its £40m+ acquisition of Native Bankside, a luxury aparthotel in London.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1497 February 2023
In this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we cover the Supreme Court’s decision that Tate Modern’s viewing gallery is a nuisance, together with judgments on apparent arbitrator bias, exercise of a finance lessee’s option to take ownership in a sanctions context and interpretation of a commonly used jurisdiction clause.
Two WFW deals win at Business Law Awards 20223 February 2023
The Business Law Awards celebrate partnerships, projects and teams that promote innovation, quality and efficiency in the delivery of legal service.