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Know your counterparty – the pitfalls of undisclosed principals
We discuss an interesting recent ruling of the English Commercial Court relating to the identity of charterparty owners in the context of establishing jurisdiction.
WFW strengthens global energy and infrastructure practice with key Singapore Partner hire
Jun specialises in resolving complex commercial disputes, particularly through international arbitration.
Precast in Stone: How Good Faith Crumbled but Causation Built a Wall – Matière SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd [2025] EWHC 1434 (TCC)
In a significant decision from the Technology and Construction Court, Alexander Nissen KC found that the claimant contractor, Matière SAS, had breached an express obligation of good faith under both a consortium agreement and a collaboration agreement in relation to the HS2 ‘Green Tunnels Project’.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility – The LME fined £9.2m in FCA Penalties
This article discusses the recent financial penalty imposed by the FCA on the LME for failing to maintain adequate systems and controls.
WFW Athens adds three partners to maritime dispute resolution team
Jamila Khan, Aris Moschopoulos, Dimitris Giomelakis all join WFW’s Athens office.
WFW Partner Sarah Ellington achieves CMC Registered Mediator status
The CMC is the largest registering organisation for mediation in England and Wales.
Fast-Track Construction Adjudication in Thailand: an important update on the draft Security of Payment Act
A summary of new, important details that have been released on Thailand’s draft Security of Payment Act, which will introduce rapid resolution of payment disputes via adjudication to the Thai construction industry.
WFW signs Campaign for Greener Arbitrations’ Green Pledge
By signing the Green Pledge, arbitration practitioners commit to minimise the environmental impact of their practice.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 108
The decisions covered in Commercial Disputes Weekly this week include the ongoing pandemic fallout, the Court of Appeal upholding a lower court decision on speed and consumption warranties in charterparties, the problem with shareholders claiming for loss of a company and the law of privilege in cross-jurisdictional litigation.
