US$ LIBOR – Some breathing space2 December 2020
This article discusses the recent announcements deferring the disappearance of US Dollar LIBOR.
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A comprehensive reform of German restructuring and insolvency law is imminent1 December 2020
A significant change in German restructuring and insolvency law is coming soon. This German-language article explores the implications of the European Restructuring Directive and other forthcoming amendments.
WFW advises EWE AG on sale of offshore subsidiary to VINCI1 December 2020
EWE OSS is the market leader in the North Sea energy sector, specialising in the planning and maintenance of offshore wind farms, with vast expertise in substations, transition pieces, IT and communications technology.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 541 December 2020
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly an important Supreme Court case on arbitrators’ duties to give disclosure of appointments in multiple arbitrators, as well as a pair of cases involving fine art.
Sanctions again – and also penalties1 December 2020
This article examines the case of Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc v Petroleos De Venezuela SA. where the effect of sanctions on obligations under a loan agreement and the doctrine of unenforceable penalty were discussed.
WFW advises lenders on US$155m Tangguh LNG carrier refinancing1 December 2020
Both LNG Carriers Tangguh Batur and Tangguh Towuti have been recognised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Green Ship Programme for attaining Energy Efficiency Design Index certification.
Collective redundancy consultations – backward and forward30 November 2020
This article discusses a new recommendation to the European Court of Justice, which has the potential to complicate collective redundancy consultations.
Ethics in international arbitration: challenging an arbitrator’s appointment in English Law27 November 2020
In an important decision today of the UK Supreme Court arising from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig incident, the Court upheld the principle that bias rather than a lack of independence is required to remove an arbitrator.
WFW advises Chesterfield on strategic investment by Polymetal27 November 2020
Polymetal is investing £2.1m for the 22.5% stake in Chesterfield, subject to publication of a prospectus. Chesterfield is currently completing its first pass diamond drilling and geophysics exploration campaign on its licence district at Troodos West in Cyprus.
Easing Financial Pressures During Covid-1926 November 2020
The UAE Cabinet recently announced its approval of amendments to the Bankruptcy Law that aim to ease the enhanced financial pressures on businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article looks at the changes and potential implications.
Maritime Disputes Newsletter – November 202025 November 2020
Welcome to the fourth edition of Watson Farley & Williams’ maritime disputes newsletter – a publication designed to help you get to grips with the latest developments in English maritime law.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 5324 November 2020
Does Covid-19 constitute a force majeure event? Will the English courts allow parties outside the jurisdiction to attend a remote hearing? When can documents obtained from a Norwich Pharmacal application be used? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the latest Commercial Disputes Weekly.
