Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 29321 July 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider pricing mechanisms, directors’ duties and the importance of being ready when you say you are.
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WFW bolsters APAC finance and capital markets capabilities with strategic hire20 July 2026
Xuan brings over 19 years’ experience advising on complex cross-border financing, capital markets and regulatory matters across North and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
WFW advises lenders on £231m financing for Fidra Energy’s West Burton C BESS project20 July 2026
West Burton C represents an approximately £250m investment in UK energy infrastructure and is one of the largest battery storage projects currently under development nationwide.
Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v 2 Rivers Pte Ltd: Redefining a “real risk” – Court of Appeal overturns sanctions judgment16 July 2026
This article discusses the recent Court of Appeal decision on whether owners can rely on sanctions clauses to avoid complying with charterers’ order.
WFW advises Santander and AFC on €100m ECA-backed financing for the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Togo16 July 2026
The financing, backed up to €78.3m by Italian export credit agency SACE, is aligned with the Mattei Plan for Africa objectives.
WFW space transaction wins at Finance Dublin Deals of the Year Awards 202614 July 2026
WFW advised KAF, part of the well-known European private debt firm Kartesia, on a portfolio financing with Space Leasing International.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 29214 July 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider what constitutes a final statement, director duties, the nature of a derivative action and costs.
Deerns UK Limited v VDC LHR11 Limited [2026] EWHC 1509 (TCC) – TCC confirms final date for payment must be fixed and certain14 July 2026
In Deerns v VDC, The TCC confirmed that construction contracts must provide a fixed final payment date or risk replacement by the statutory Scheme.
WFW advises ACAM on Hartshead acquisition13 July 2026
WFW advised ACAM LP on its acquisition of Hartshead Resources NL through an Australian scheme of arrangement.
White Paper: Effective implementation of the Conflict Management Committee Rules13 July 2026
This white paper, produced by the CARO Centre in collaboration with Watson Farley & Williams and the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers, examines considerations for the effective implementation of the CMC Rules.
WFW advises TotalEnergies on German battery storage portfolio financing13 July 2026
This follows TotalEnergies strategic partnership with Allianz Global Investors (“AllianzGI”) for the sale of a 50% stake in the portfolio, on which WFW also advised.
