Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 27210 February 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider several aspects of the construction of contracts: formation, inconsistency, compliance and fraud.
Insights
Featured Topics
WFW advises Investec on RIVE helicopter financing10 February 2026
The helicopters were acquired from Milestone Aviation Group with existing lease contracts in place with specialist European and US operators providing services to major energy sector clients.
Take Two – Thai and NOK Air rehabilitations five years later our top takeaways10 February 2026
As lessor exposure to Thai airlines increases, we revisit and update our top ten takeaways from the rehabilitation proceedings.
WhatsApp Doc? The pitfalls of adjudicating on an uncertain contractual basis – High Tech Construction Limited v WLP Trading and Marketing Limited9 February 2026
Disputed contract formation to undermine adjudication, restrict fraud challenges and highlight the importance of clear, enforceable agreements.
Uniform Building Contractors Ltd v WASA (Trinidad and Tobago) [2026] UKPC 2 – A Privy Council decision on FIDIC Yellow Book variations and notice9 February 2026
The decision of the Board in Uniform Building Contractors Ltd v The Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago [2026] UKPC 2 delivers a clear and unambiguous warning to contractors operating under FIDIC‑based design‑and‑build contracts.
WFW advises FRV on sale of 500 MW battery storage portfolio in Greece6 February 2026
One of the projects, Taxiarches, was one of the first BESS projects awarded priority grid connection through the Greek BESS Auctions.
Maritime Insights 202612 February 2026
Join our leading Middle East dispute resolution and maritime team for an interactive session on how to exit or renegotiate Joint Venture Agreements.
Clarifying Natural Justice: Key Signals from the Singapore Courts5 February 2026
Recent Singapore Court of Appeal decisions emphasise that arbitration cannot sacrifice procedural fairness, offering clearer guidance on natural justice, tribunal conduct and limits on post‑award challenges
WFW shines in FY 2025 energy and infrastructure league tables5 February 2026
WFW secured the highest ranking among legal advisers by deal count in Europe in inspiratia’s 2025 rankings and second globally, demonstrating our strong commitment to supporting the energy transition.
Nivalion x WFW: FundHer Breakfast – Women & Legal Finance5 March 2026
Join Watson Farley & Williams and Nivalion for a special breakfast event: FundHer – Women & Legal Finance on 5 March 2026 in Munich.
Assignee benefits from the right to adjudicate under original construction contracts – Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited5 February 2026
We consider the recent judgment in Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited, which addresses the question of whether an assignee of rights under a construction contract is entitled to adjudicate in respect of those rights.
WFW transaction named Airline Economics ‘Overall Deal of the Year’ 20265 February 2026
WFW advised Griffin Global Asset Management DAC (“Griffin”) on the transfer of a 25 aircraft portfolio into its first asset backed securitisation (“ABS”) with an inaugural issuance of US$1.245bn in fixed-rate notes.
