Investing in Battery Storage: Europe’s Evolving Market25 September 2025
In a feature for JOI Magazine, Partner Emmanuel Ninos and Senior Associates James Fryer and Emily Lamberto explore how the European BESS market is evolving rapidly.
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Asia’s Energy Transition: From Policy to Practice25 September 2025
Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi explores how renewables, gas, storage and offshore wind are reshaping the region’s energy future.
UK shifts towards nature-positive infrastructure: DEFRA announces environmental planning reforms24 September 2025
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced environmental planning reforms designed to “accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment under the Plan for Change”.
Brilliance in the details – Commercial Court clarifies Hague Visby provisions24 September 2025
This article explores an enlightening English Commercial Court decision on two important points of interpretation of the Hague Visby Rules.
Grenfell legacy and developer accountability – Rydon Group v SoS23 September 2025
In a significant ruling handed down by Mr Justice Choudhury, the High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge brought by Rydon Group Holdings Limited against decisions made by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities concerning the remediation of unsafe cladding on three high-rise residential buildings.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 25623 September 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we discuss a Building Safety Act case amongst three thorny issues arising out of share sale and purchase agreements.
WFW adds energy expert as Counsel in London23 September 2025
Over the course of her career, Sarah has worked on corporate and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions.
A Measured Shift: Key Reforms and Practical Implications of the New Arbitration Act 202522 September 2025
Targeted reforms introduced by the UK Arbitration Act 2025 enhance clarity, efficiency and certainty which align with international best practices.
WFW advises ING on two US$100m+ financings for Premuda19 September 2025
The loans, one of which is sustainability-linked, are to support Premuda’s recently announced management buyout and to refinance the acquisition of two tankers.
WFW advises Velto on 260 MW Spanish PV portfolio acquisition18 September 2025
Velto will acquire 163 MW of regulated PV projects from Helia II FCR, an investment vehicle promoted by Bankinter Investment and Plenium Partners.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on United Kingdom18 September 2025
In 2024, the UK was home to the highest number of data centres in Western Europe. With around 250 active facilities across 72 cities, the market was valued at approximately US$10.7bn in 2024.
WFW welcomes new energy partner in London18 September 2025
Jean-Pascal has extensive international experience in the energy sector, having advised on renewable energy projects in over 30 jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
