This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly considers an arbitration award obtained by fraud, the appropriate forum for a claim of forced labour in Malaysia and two decisions involving attempts to resist enforcement of security for financing.
The new UK Energy Act 2023 gained royal assent on 26 October 2023. In this first of a series of articles, we explore the changes it has introduced.
Thailand has introduced a new law to regulate digital platform services providers and protect consumer interests.
The project is the first of its kind in the EU.
This article looks at the sale of securities following the highly anticipated ruling in Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. et al.
The International Seabed Authority failed to meet its July 2023 deadline to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal rights of Sponsoring States under UNCLOS and highlights important considerations Sponsoring States should keep in mind as discussions continue on the development of the Authority’s regulatory regime for exploitation.
Global Ports Holding is the world’s largest independent cruise port operator with 27 ports in 14 countries
Regarding the extension of the EU Emission Trading Scheme to include maritime emissions, who is responsible for submitting emissions allowances to the relevant administering authority?
A maritime flavour to this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, with cases on tonnage limitation and cargo damage, as well as decisions on state immunity and formation of an oral contract.
The article provides an overview of the new German Buildings Energy Act and how it will impact municipal heating planning.
Welcome back to Commercial Disputes Weekly. In our post-holiday edition, we look at cases on sanctions, adjudication, arbitration, jurisdiction and bankruptcy.
Attention should be paid to the newly published guideline of the tax authorities on the German tonnage tax regime which provides further clarifications on related aspects (subject to final and pending court decisions).
