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Focus on energy storage

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:00:00 Z

The energy storage industry isn't a completely new industry and there have been short lived booms before.

IMO 2020: Are we ready?

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:42:00 Z

The maritime industry is bracing itself for the rapid approach of January 1, 2020 – the day on which the sulphur limit imposed under IMO 2020 comes into effect. But who is ready for IMO 2020; and who is not?

Energy storage updater: October 2019

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:59:00 Z

Hydrogen as an energy vector is back in fashion due to its potential to support the transition to a decarbonized energy system required to meet the emission reduction goals of the Paris Agreement.

Brexit: What next?

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:24:00 Z

Businesses face risks and opportunities during the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the European Union, with some sectors more affected than others.

Norton Rose Fulbright launches MicroCertificate in Disruptive Technologies

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:22:00 Z

Norton Rose Fulbright has launched its MicroCert in Disruptive Technologies at its annual Tech Business & Law Conference in Silicon Valley.

Mining law insights archive

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:45:00 Z

Archive for mining law insights.

Mining law insights

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:44:00 Z

We advise clients involved in every stage of the development cycle, through fundraising, debt financing, developing, operating, producing, trading, shipping and distributing, and mergers and acquisitions.

Managing IMO 2020 Compliance: The Importance of Engagement Between Bunker Suppliers and Consumers

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:11:00 Z

IMO 2020 is almost upon us. Readers are well aware of the impending switch to 0.5 percent fuel mandated by Annex VI of MARPOL which will cause an anticipated drop in HSFO demand, the potential hazards of new untested LSFO blends, the concerns around scrubber operations, the debate over open loop versus closed loop, and the myriad of other risks associated with the impending regulatory change.

China Foreign Investment – Expert Q&A Series – China Revised Drug Administration Law

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:16:00 Z

The revised version of the PRC Drug Administration Law (the Revised Drug Administration Law) was approved by the Standing Committee of the PRC National People’s Congress on 26 August 2019 and will come into effect on December 1, 2019.

International arbitration report

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:54:24 Z

Welcome to issue 13 of Norton Rose Fulbright’s International Arbitration Report.

Arbitration: A global round-up

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:35:29 Z

In recent months there have been a number of new arbitration related developments across the globe.

Arbitration in Africa

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:21:59 Z

Traditionally, Africa’s civil and common law jurisdictions have relied on court litigation to resolve disputes.

A comparative look at good faith and changed circumstances, hardship and more

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:03:59 Z

This article focuses on the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited v Hydro-Québec 2018 SCC 461.

Developments in third party funding in arbitration

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:57:14 Z

This article examines recent Asian developments in legalization of third party funding and contrasts these with the approach in England and Wales where the market is more established.

Data protection and cyber risk issues
in arbitration

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:46:55 Z

Data protection and cyber security are hot topics in international arbitration.

Challenges to awards

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:29:06 Z

This article offers a cross-border update of recent jurisprudential and legislative developments on challenges to arbitral awards in Singapore, Hong Kong, and England and Wales.

The Singapore Mediation Convention

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:59:55 Z

The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention) opened for signature in Singapore on August 7, 2019, and will come into force six months after being ratified by at least three State Parties.

Recent developments in ISDS reform

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:43:05 Z

Investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) is an important feature of investment treaties.

Arbitrating M&A disputes

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:21:59 Z

Few Latin phrases are remembered better by law graduates than caveat emptor, meaning “buyer beware”.

Q&A with Helena Tavares Erickson

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:38:40 Z

We speak with Helena Tavares Erickson, Esq., Senior Vice-President, Dispute Resolution Services & Corporate Secretary, at CPR: International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).

Shipping law insights

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:23:00 Z

Our shipping lawyers help you to stay up-to-date with the key legal issues in a rapidly evolving international maritime industry

Shipping law insights archive

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:23:00 Z

Legal and market updates from our maritime lawyers around the world archive

FCPA enforcers reach for the skies: Recent cases remind aviation industry that common airline perks can create significant exposure to FCPA violations

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:57:00 Z

Companies in the aviation industry should reassess how their business intersects with government employees.

International anti-money laundering standards: What about virtual currency?

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:38:38 Z

The Financial Action Task Force announced that it had adopted an interpretive note to its recommendation on new technologies to further clarify the applicability of the recommendations to virtual asset activities.

Sustainable cities

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 12:53:00 Z

Our Sustainable cities network features holistic knowledge our lawyers have cultivated across key areas including financing, M&A and corporate reorganizations, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and privatizations, risk advisory, energy and climate change, technology, environment, planning and real estate, intellectual property, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity law in the aviation sector

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:12:00 Z

The EU directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) is in part aimed at improving cybersecurity in a number of key sectors and this includes aviation.

New solutions to support rapid growth of the Aviation industry: New York Aviation Summit

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:12:00 Z

The recently unveiled, multi-billion dollar airport regeneration projects being undertaken by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as well as future prospects for asset-backed securitizations and other funding options for lessors and airlines were, featured on the agenda at Norton Rose Fulbright’s annual New York Aviation Summit, which took place on November 15, 2018.

No oral modification or variation clauses:

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:11:00 Z

The Supreme Court in England recently reversed our understanding of the effectiveness of “no oral modification or variation” clauses (“NOM clauses”). Until the case of Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018] UKSC 24, it had always been assumed that NOM clauses were of limited effect, but that is no longer the case.
NOM clauses are common in most aviation contracts, from purchase agreements to leases. They provide that no variation to the contractual terms will be effective unless in writing. This encourages parties to ensure that any variations are documented, but the traditional approach to such clauses was that if the parties orally agreed to vary the terms of the contract, then they must have orally agreed to vary this restriction.
In deciding to break with tradition on this issue, the English court did consider other jurisdictions and so in this article we will look at the state of the law on NOM clauses both in England, in light of this case, and in New York, the two most likely governing laws for aviation contracts.
The position now is that parties are still free to vary the contract, but are required to do so in the form specified for variations in the contract.

Norton Rose Fulbright launches Lane Change, a podcast dedicated to autonomous vehicles

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:48:00 Z

Lane Change is the first legally-focused podcast dedicated entirely to autonomous vehicles (AV).

China Foreign Investment: Expert Q&A Series – Oil & Gas

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:39:00 Z

2019 marks more than four decades of China’s reform and in recent years China has really accelerated its opening up to foreign investment.

Global asset management quarterly

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:49:00 Z

Welcome to the twelfth edition of Global asset management quarterly.

Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:56:00 Z

The Canadian Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, S.C. 2019, c. 1 (the Act) will come into force on July 30, 2019.

Changes to the UK Ship Register: widened eligibility and bareboating out

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:43:00 Z

Since March 29, 2019, the UK Registry of Shipping and Seamen (the UK Registry) has expanded eligibility for the UK flag in order to accept a wider category of shipowners and has also been granted power to suspend a ship’s UK registration while a ship is bareboat chartered out to another acceptable jurisdiction.

Mining arbitration in Africa

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 17:04:31 Z

Africa’s economic growth has historically been linked to the fluctuation of commodity prices.

Aviation if there is a “no deal” – Status overview

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:54:00 Z

This article examines what a “no deal” Brexit would mean for the aviation industry following the publication of EU and UK legislation to address this.

Who feels the burn?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:37:59 Z

Norton Rose Fulbright recently represented Freeport Holdings Ltd (and Atlas Maritime Limited), Owners of the vessel, the “LADY M” in Glencore Energy UL Ltd & Anr v Freeport Holdings Ltd (The Lady M) [2019] EWCA Civ 388 in the Court of Appeal (CoA).

Energy storage updater - June 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:48:00 Z

As the battery and electric vehicle revolution gains momentum, attention is increasingly turning to the commodity supply chains required for their manufacture.

Open banking around the world

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:35:00 Z

The UK continues to be the global pioneer in Open Banking through the implementation of the EU Payment services Directive (PSD2) and the open banking initiative by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Norton Rose Fulbright launches global comparative guide on Open Banking regulation

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:30:00 Z

Norton Rose Fulbright launches global comparative guide on Open Banking regulation

The digitization journey

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:47 Z

We present the six strategic questions faced by companies embarking on digitization, and recount Norton Rose Fulbright’s own experience of this journey.

Norton Rose Fulbright partners recognised at IFLR Europe Women in Business Law Awards

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 08:07:00 Z

Norton Rose Fulbright partners Farmida Bi and Eva-Maria Barbosa have been awarded “Outstanding Practitioner” and “Best in insurance & reinsurance” respectively.

Norton Rose Fulbright announces new EMEA transport heads

Thu, 16 May 2019 13:14:00 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed partners Christine Ezcutari and Duncan Batchelor as co-heads of the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) transport group. Christine and Duncan will be responsible for promoting the firm’s transport strategy across the EMEA region, working alongside Harry Theochari, global head of transport.

Norton Rose Fulbright's aviation group receives multiple accolades

Tue, 14 May 2019 08:12:54 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright’s aviation finance team advised on three winning deals at the Airfinance Journal (AFJ Global) Awards 2019.

Renewable energy snapshot: Vietnam

Thu, 09 May 2019 14:00:12 Z

In March 2016, the Vietnamese Government issued the revised National Power Development Plan for 2011 to 2020 (known as the Power Master Plan VII).

International arbitration report

Wed, 08 May 2019 13:51:00 Z

Welcome to issue 12 of Norton Rose Fulbright’s International Arbitration Report.

International arbitration report archive

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:56:00 Z

A global round‑up of arbitration developments from around the globe.

Norton Rose Fulbright Global Head of Trade Finance Relocates to New York

Wed, 01 May 2019 09:19:51 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Global Head of Trade Finance Nick Grandage will transfer from London to New York, effective May 1.

Fair(er) antitrust enforcement

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:55:38 Z

Will the ICN’s new global framework improve procedural fairness for businesses?

Norton Rose Fulbright's maritime deals recognised by Marine Money awards

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:00:00 Z

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on six winning deals recognised by the Marine Money 2018 Deals of the Year awards.

Mobilising private capital

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:00:00 Z

Three years on from the founding of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2016, how is AIIB progressing with its objectives and how does it differentiate itself as the newest multilateral development bank (MDB)?

Knowledge and news

Focus on energy storage

IMO 2020: Are we ready?

Energy storage updater: October 2019

Brexit: What next?

Norton Rose Fulbright launches MicroCertificate in Disruptive Technologies

Mining law insights archive

Mining law insights

Managing IMO 2020 Compliance: The Importance of Engagement Between Bunker Suppliers and Consumers

China Foreign Investment – Expert Q&A Series – China Revised Drug Administration Law

International arbitration report

Arbitration: A global round-up

Arbitration in Africa

A comparative look at good faith and changed circumstances, hardship and more

Developments in third party funding in arbitration

Data protection and cyber risk issues in arbitration

Challenges to awards

The Singapore Mediation Convention

Recent developments in ISDS reform

Arbitrating M&A disputes

Q&A with Helena Tavares Erickson

Shipping law insights

Shipping law insights archive

FCPA enforcers reach for the skies: Recent cases remind aviation industry that common airline perks can create significant exposure to FCPA violations

International anti-money laundering standards: What about virtual currency?

Sustainable cities

Cybersecurity law in the aviation sector

New solutions to support rapid growth of the Aviation industry: New York Aviation Summit

No oral modification or variation clauses:

Norton Rose Fulbright launches Lane Change, a podcast dedicated to autonomous vehicles

China Foreign Investment: Expert Q&A Series – Oil & Gas

Global asset management quarterly

Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act

Changes to the UK Ship Register: widened eligibility and bareboating out

Mining arbitration in Africa

Aviation if there is a “no deal” – Status overview

Who feels the burn?

Energy storage updater - June 2019

Open banking around the world

Norton Rose Fulbright launches global comparative guide on Open Banking regulation

The digitization journey

Norton Rose Fulbright partners recognised at IFLR Europe Women in Business Law Awards

Norton Rose Fulbright announces new EMEA transport heads

Norton Rose Fulbright's aviation group receives multiple accolades

Renewable energy snapshot: Vietnam

International arbitration report

International arbitration report archive

Norton Rose Fulbright Global Head of Trade Finance Relocates to New York

Fair(er) antitrust enforcement

Norton Rose Fulbright's maritime deals recognised by Marine Money awards

Mobilising private capital

Data protection and cyber risk issues
in arbitration