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The doctrine of purview under English law plays a critical role in determining whether amendments to a secured facility require reaffirmation or re-execution of guarantees and security. However, when it comes to adjustments...more
As the renewable energy sector expands, significant storage capacities are necessary to ensure that the demand for electricity is met even during dark and windless periods. Large battery systems are a particularly interesting...more
In Kigen v NOR Capital, the High Court was asked to interpret a clause to determine whether a “Success Fee” was payable by one party to the other. In a useful illustration of how to apply the established principles of...more
In October, the English Court of Appeal (the “Court”) in its landmark case Hopcraft, Wrench & Johnson [2024] EWCA Civ 1282, ruled it was unlawful for car dealers to receive commission from motor finance providers, unless such...more
High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe has made strong gains as issuers return to the market to refinance at more attractive rates - High yield bond markets in the US and Europe made strong gains through the first...more
The new financing initiative aims to enhance collaboration amongst export credit agency and development finance institutions to support financing for critical mineral projects....more
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is fueling a surge in global patent filings for AI-related innovations, but differences in national patent laws and examination standards for such inventions...more
Our London Financial Restructuring team authored the UK chapter of the 8th Edition of The Legal 500’s “Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide". The guide provides information on the current issues affecting...more
In the recent decision of Krishnamohan v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 346 (“Krishnamohan”) the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (“FTT”) recently held that the granting of a revocable option did not give rise to the granting of an option for UK...more
On 23 April, the UK’s banking regulator, the Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”), published a letter to Chief Risk Officers setting out the results of a thematic review of private equity related financing activities....more
In this article, we discuss the key findings from the UK government’s response to the consultation on its new powers to impose a ‘Building Safety Levy’ (“Levy”) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA 2022”)....more
Amendments to the UK real estate investment trust (REIT) rules were introduced in the new Finance Bill 2023-2024, which is expected to become law in the summer of 2024. Published on 29 November 2023, the amendments reaffirm a...more
In this article the authors consider the benefits of private portfolio financings in light of challenging conditions for CLO issuance. Originally published in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law...more
In August 2023, the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry into the current and future role of private finance in nature recovery, in order to meet its goal of reaching Net Zero by 2050 while...more
The High Court’s decision in relation to an ISDA Master Agreement will likely guide interpretation of other English law-governed financing documentation. Prior to entering into administration, Lehman Brothers...more
The Reform will extend tenors and reduce borrowers’ fees to encourage commercial bank lending into energy transition projects. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has agreed a landmark deal...more
It has long been a mystery to economists, accountants and business people why lawyers have regard to simple interest in commercial cases, in circumstances where companies generally do not (and cannot) borrow money on a simple...more
Following our article from last month, we continue with our discussion on hedging in real estate financing transactions by discussing the frequently negotiated tension points between the facility agreement and the Hedging...more
Background - As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its one-year anniversary with no end in sight, U.S., EU and UK authorities, among other nations, continue to exert calculated but sustained pressure on the Russian...more
It’s been just over a month since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, and, along with the atrocities of the war hitting the headlines, a whole host of countries, led by the United States, United Kingdom and European...more
Overseas investors are welcome in the UK. Save as set out below, there are no specific laws prohibiting foreign investment in the UK nor are there any business requirements for UK participation in the ownership or management...more
With a significant and coherent body of case law on construction disputes, Singapore is a hub for resolving many construction disputes across the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore is a vibrant country in Southeast Asia. With...more
With its strategic location and significant natural resources, Malaysia is an internationally recognized investment-friendly jurisdiction with a significant construction industry. Malaysian law offers procedural safeguards...more
Favorable valuations are fueling opportunistic purchases by overseas bidders- Spiraling COVID rates, supply chain issues and food and fuel shortages have all hit the headlines in the months since the end of the Brexit...more
In the final part of this four-part series, we explore some of the common issues that may arise in limited recourse structures, as well as ways to address or mitigate the risks and costs....more