No second chance to reach the limit
In this article we discuss the Admiralty Court’s recent decision on claiming limitation of liability.
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Access To Adjudication Restricted By Supreme Court Decision
In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has restricted access to an alternative form of dispute resolution for deciding construction disputes that is quicker and cheaper than litigation. By narrowly interpreting the reference to “construction contract” at section 104 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Court has effectively confined statutory adjudication to the contracts under which the original works and services were performed.
The CSDDD and Civil Liability: Expanding the reach of EU Courts
In this article we look at the civil liability provisions of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and consider, in particular, how this will impact multi-nationals not incorporated in the EU.
A new wave of climate change litigation? Considering the wider implications of Smith v Fonterra
The New Zealand Supreme Court allows a claim to be heard on a novel tort imposing a duty on companies not to cause harm to the environment.
ESG Disputes Outlook 2024
Dispute Resolution and ESG Partner Sarah Ellington and Associate Lauren Satill consider five key trends to look out for in 2024.
UK High Court refuses to exercise jurisdiction over claim by migrant workers in Malaysia against Dyson in the UK
The UK High Court refused to exercise jurisdiction over claims of forced labour brought against Dyson by migrant workers in Malaysia.
Third-Party Litigation Funding in the UAE: Overview
In an article for Thomas Reuters Practical Law, Counsel Soraya Corm-Bakhos, Senior Associate Thomas Whitfield and Asscociate Haya Al Bawab provide a Practice Note with an overview of the law on third-party litigation funding in the United Arab Emirates.
Recent Updates on Thailand Litigation Timeframe
This article reviews the recent updates on timeframe in the Thai Court proceedings and a development in the Act on the Timeframe of Judicial Proceedings which came into force on 23 January 2023.
Arbitration in the Energy Sector: Arbitration Experiences and Issues of Interest25 April 2023
We will discuss first-hand issues of interest and current concerns in relation to Energy Arbitration.
WFW Dubai named Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year at The Oath Legal Awards 2022
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards recognises legal teams who are a cut above the rest and are revolutionising the region.
