Payment Orders – Latest updates and best practice for creditors pursuing simple debts13 October 2021
In September 2021, a change was made to the UAE Civil Procedure Code (Federal Law 11 of 1992) (“CPC”) relating to Payment Orders.
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What gateway one means for building safety12 October 2021
In RICS latest article, Partner Nick Walker reviews the Building Safety Bill currently before Parliament.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 9012 October 2021
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly look out for an interesting shipbuilding case involving the use of confidential design documents, as well as the Court of Appeal’s comments on estoppel by conduct and guidance on when an adjournment will be granted.
In support of maritime arbitrations (Part 1): anti-suit injunctions11 October 2021
This article, the first in a series exploring the English courts’ powers in support of LMAA arbitrations, assesses the power to grant anti-suit injunctions where proceedings have been initiated outside of London in breach of an arbitration agreement.
WFW on sustainability-focussed US$25m dry bulk carrier financing11 October 2021
The transaction involved drafting of a margin adjustment mechanism based on carbon intensity rating as an incentive for the owners to reduce the carriers’ carbon emissions.
WFW advises Kommunalkredit on one of Italy’s first solar development financings11 October 2021
The three year short-term loan will finance the development of a 600 MW portfolio of 14 photovoltaic projects in the Lazio, Tuscany and Apulia regions.
WFW advises new rail leasing company Nexrail on acquisition and financing of rolling stock8 October 2021
WFW advised on all aspects of the transaction, including structuring and the purchase agreements for both new build rolling stock and an existing pool of locomotives purchased by Nexrail.
Shipbuilding Contracts & Refund Guarantees20 October 2021
With the remarkable rise in activities around the ordering of vessels to be constructed after years of very limited orders, industry players have yet again to be aware of the legal aspects and pitfalls relating to newbuilding contracts and refund guarantees.
WFW advises Vortex on €625m acquisition of 49% stake in Ignis7 October 2021
Global renewable energy platform Vortex will invest over €625m into Ignis through its newly launched Vortex Energy IV Fund.
WFW advises CST on Marinvest fleet acquisition7 October 2021
CST has acquired 100% of the shares in Marinvest and its managed fleet consisting of five modern dual-fuel methanol carriers.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 237 October 2021
Read the twenty third edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
Dubai Decree changes the Legal Landscape6 October 2021
Partner Charlotte Bijlani, Counsel Soraya Corm-Bakhos and Senior Associate Thomas Whitfield have published an article in Thomson Reuters which examines the issuance of Decree No. 34 of 2021.
