How to score in force majeure – recent cases on Covid-19 related claims in England8 March 2022
This article reviews two recent decisions on the use of force majeure clauses for claims arising out of Covid-19 measures.
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WFW advises Bpifrance, IDIA Capital Investissement and founders of Apex Energies on latter’s acquisition by Macquarie8 March 2022
Apex Energies aims to secure 1 GW of project capacity by 2025 and Macquarie will support its ambition to become a top independent solar power producer in France.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1088 March 2022
The decisions covered in Commercial Disputes Weekly this week include the ongoing pandemic fallout, the Court of Appeal upholding a lower court decision on speed and consumption warranties in charterparties, the problem with shareholders claiming for loss of a company and the law of privilege in cross-jurisdictional litigation.
Remembering Mei Lin Goh4 March 2022
Mei joined the firm back in 1998, when WFW set up its first Asian office in Singapore, and as one of the firm’s leading lights for over half its existence, things will never be the same without her.
WFW announces new Supervisory Board in management restructuring4 March 2022
The Supervisory Board will set the firm’s direction and strategy and is responsible for key firmwide programmes including D&I and Sustainability.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 443 March 2022
Read the forty fourth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
The UK’s cross cutting Net Zero Strategy – Fuel supply and hydrogen2 March 2022
Our third article in the Net Zero series looks at what the UK’s Net Zero Strategy means for the fuel supply and hydrogen sector.
WFW advises banks on sustainability linked RCF for Foresight1 March 2022
The RCF provides flexible funding to Foresight for both new acquisitions and working capital purposes.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1071 March 2022
In Commercial Dispute Weekly Issue 107, the cases address some contractual basics; offer and acceptance, jurisdiction clauses and quantification of damages for breach. We also look at a decision highlighting the often difficult issue of when litigation privilege begins.
WFW advises Sanza Energy, Spain’s first online platform for commercialising PPAs28 February 2022
Until now, PPAs have been negotiated and executed individually between different energy producers and off-takers, without common standards between them
WFW Senior Partner George Paleokrassas moves to New York28 February 2022
Watson Farley & William is delighted to announce that newly elected Senior Partner and Global Maritime Sector Co-Head George Paleokrassas has moved across the Atlantic to head up the firm’s New York office. George replaces long-standing Office Head and highly regarded maritime finance Partner Daniel Rodgers.
International business travel: what issues should UK employers be thinking about?28 February 2022
International business travel is gradually picking up and many employers are keen to get back to face-to-face meetings, however, a combination of Covid-19 and Brexit has made this less straightforward than it used to be.
