When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the fourth of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the third of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
On 19 July 2024, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Serbia (“Serbia”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) creating a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric...more
8/8/2024
/ Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Commodities ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
EU ,
Infrastructure ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Serbia ,
Strategic Partnerships ,
Supply Agreements ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainable Projects
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the second of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
6/28/2024
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Arbitration Awards ,
Arbitration Procedural Rules ,
Arbitrators ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Federal Arbitration Act ,
International Arbitration ,
LCIA ,
Tribunals ,
UK
In this article for Construction News, Louise Woods, Ciara Ros, and Lauren-Emma Parrott look at the FIDIC Silver standard form contract, and the key issues to consider in respect of bonds and guarantees when entering into, or...more
Bond markets have been in upheaval recently, with knock-on impacts on decisions on whether to make or defend calls on performance security on construction projects.
In the first quarter of this year, we saw the continued...more
With increased scrutiny around environmental issues, those in wreck salvage and removal need to take into account environmental issues during salvage, removal and scrap disposal, particularly of contaminated...more
There are growing calls for a carbon tax on shipping emissions. Jim Loftis, Ciara Ros and Tatiana Freeman of Vinson & Elkins look at the recent proposal from Japan for a global carbon tax, assess it in the context of the...more
6/21/2022
/ Aviation Industry ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Carbon Taxes ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Japan ,
Maritime Transport ,
Popular ,
Russia ,
Shipping ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Incentives ,
Ukraine
On 12 January 2022, the Ministry of Law (“MinLaw”) of Singapore announced various amendments to the Legal Profession Act 1966 (“LPA”), which were subsequently passed in the Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2022....more
As an industry that accounts for approximately 38% of all emissions globally, the construction community will continue to focus its efforts on reducing emissions, such as by building with less waste, reusing materials,...more