Insights Search
The Arbitration Index
V&E International Dispute Resolution Update
Construction constantly becomes more complex, in engineering and organisation and legal aspects. In this article for Construction Law, Lawrence Winsor says project financing is increasing in complexity as well. Some simple tactics can help avoid pitfalls and disputes.
Published by Construction Law
In part three of a series for Mining Technology about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet explore how international investment law could be applied to dispute resolution.
Published by Mining Technology
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has significantly ramped up its foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, and has emerged as the fourth-largest foreign direct investor on the continent after China, the European Union and the United States.
Published by The Oath
In part one of an explainer series about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet share advice for setting up sponsorship agreements between contractors and sponsoring states.
Published by Mining Technology
In part two of our series about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet explain what miners need to know about dispute resolution under the different regimes involved in exploration agreements.
Published by Mining Technology
The recent extreme weather events in the UAE, characterised by unprecedented rain and flooding, serve as a stark reminder of the broader implications such severe weather can have on construction projects.
A version of this article was published by Law Middle East
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 enforcing under, this form of contract. In particular, they discuss what financial security is available to both contractor and owner in the context of defects that may arise during the life of a project.
Published by Construction News
On March 29, 2024, the International Seabed Authority’s (“ISA”) Council concluded the first part of its 29th Session continuing the negotiations and drafting of the Exploitation Rules, Regulations and Procedures (“RRPs”) for the deep seabed.
In this article published by Construction Law, Angus Rankin, Mat Parente and Jess Webster explore some key points to consider in the decision-making process.
Published by Construction Law
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant legal reform with the introduction of its first Civil Transactions Law (the “Civil Code”), which took effect on December 16, 2023.
V&E International Dispute Resolution Update
Published by Law Middle East