German Employment Newsletter17 March 2020
In this German-language article, Philipp Byers discusses how the current coronavirus pandemic will affect employees and employers in Germany.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1917 March 2020
For the latest decisions on the fraud exception to privilege and the operation of joint privilege, as well as a significant Court of Appeal decision on hybrid construction contracts, check out this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly.
Lockdown: Are you prepared if your project has to close because of coronavirus?16 March 2020
London Construction Partner Barry Hembling discusses the impact of the coronavirus on construction projects.
Check your (legal advice) privilege16 March 2020
The English Court of Appeal has recently revisited the thorny issue of Legal Advice Privilege, providing some much-needed clarification on when it will apply, particularly in the context of communications sent to multiple addressees.
WFW advises Vidiemme on acquisition by BiP16 March 2020
Vidiemme is a digital consultancy firm providing innovative solutions to companies in the Italian life sciences industry.
Vessel underperformance disputes – how are currents and swell treated?13 March 2020
The significance of current and swell on performance warranties has been the subject of a number of recent LMAA arbitral awards that has brought to light certain uncertainties in this area.
GA guarantees and GA bonds – spot the difference12 March 2020
The English High Court recently handed down a helpful judgment that confirms the longstanding market view on the use of bonds and guarantees issued following a declaration of General Average (GA).
WFW expands New York aviation offering with senior hire12 March 2020
Aviation finance and leasing lawyer Philip Jackmauh is joining the firm as Senior Counsel.
Charterparty Requirements to Notify Claims – Take care!11 March 2020
This article considers the English High Court’s decision in The Tiger Shanghai, which addressed the issues arising out of obligations in time charterparties to notify claims and provide supporting documents within narrow time frames.
Demurrage Time Bar Clauses10 March 2020
In the Amalie Essberger, the English High Court recently sought to clarify the question of precisely what demurrage time bar clauses require, but in so doing, some lingering uncertainty remains.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1810 March 2020
This week we look at important decisions from the Court of Appeal on third party funding, the impact of an inadequate ship passage plan, and the knowledge requirement for the tort of inducing breach of contract.
WFW advises Agoda on launch of Asia-Pacific and Middle East online flight and package platforms9 March 2020
Agoda is one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel platforms, providing travellers with a choice of more than 2.5m properties.
