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July 2011 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources . Legal Developments by Ogier .

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Introduction Natural resources, such as oil, coal, gold, silver and other natural commodities, such as water, have provided some of the world’s most rewarding investments in recent years. There has also been an increasing focus on the development of renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar power, aiming to capitalise on new environmental policies and rising fossil fuel prices.

'Green Leases': Commercial Lease Arrangements for Sustainable Buildings

November 2010 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources . Legal Developments by Ogier .

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A 'Green Lease' is a lease of a commercial or public building which incorporates an agreement between a landlord and a tenant as to how a building is to be occupied, operated and managed in a sustainable way.

The CRC Scheme - Potential Impact on Jersey Trustees

July 2010 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources . Legal Developments by Ogier .

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What is the CRC Scheme? The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (“CRC Scheme”) is a new mandatory climate change and energy saving Scheme aimed at improving energy efficiency and cutting carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions in the UK. It was introduced on 1 April 2010 and is administered by the UK’s Environment Agency.

Enviroco Limited v Farstad Supply A/S

February 2010 - Projects, Energy & Natural Resources . Legal Developments by Ogier .

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A recent case in the English Court of Appeal has considered the definition of “subsidiary” set out in sections 736 and 736A of the UK Companies Act 1985 (the “UK Act”), in circumstances where a secured party has taken security by way of assignment of title to the shares of an underlying company.

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