Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure and Repudiation Considerations
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Strait of Hormuz: How to get out of a contract by frustration
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Government looks to strike new deal with offshore wind developers
In this article, we look at the CfD auction scheme in more detail, with a particular focus on the importance of the “strike price” and why the economic benefits of developing offshore wind are crucial to promote investment in new offshore wind farms in the UK.
Thumbs up for emojis – the cautionary case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd
This article discusses the recent Canadian judgment of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd, which should be noted with caution by trading companies and other organisations whose personnel regularly discuss contract terms via informal communication methods, such as WhatsApp, Telegram or WeChat.
On Site Construction webinar series: Summer 2023 Update15 June 2023
Watson Farley & Williams invites you to the next event in our On-Site Construction webinar series.
How to dodge a dispute
In the Civil Engineering Surveyor February 2023 Issue, Partner Theresa Mohammed and Associate Emma Thompson discuss how to dodge a construction dispute amid this instability.
Can I have a refund?
In this article we discuss Havila Kystruten AS v Abarca Compania de Seguros AS in which we represented the successful Norwegian shipowner. The judgment is welcome for the detailed guidance on the parties’ rights to terminate shipbuilding contracts as well as the nature and scope of refund guarantees.
Employment contracts require adaption – transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union
On 1 August 2022, changes to the Proof of Employment Act will come into force, which will have far-reaching consequences for the design of new employment contracts – but also for existing employment relationships.
How to score in force majeure – recent cases on Covid-19 related claims in England
This article reviews two recent decisions on the use of force majeure clauses for claims arising out of Covid-19 measures.
WFW advises NLStBV on €600m tender for A1 functional construction contract
This is the first contract award for a federal motorway project under the aegis of the new Autobahn GmbH authority set up by the government on 1 January 2021.
