The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to cause uncertainty in the marine insurance market, in particular as a result of a potentially large number of total loss claims from owners of vessels...

In a summary judgment relating to a dispute arising out of the charterers' failure to make hire payments under bareboat charterparties, the Commercial Court provides guidance on the impact...

The European carbon market has grown substantially since its start in 2005. With the extension of the EU ETS to include the shipping sector, and an annual reduction...

On 19 May 2023, coinciding with the first day of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, both the US and the UK announced several new sanctions designations. In addition, the US has expanded sanctions...

Following a long legal battle before the Norwegian courts, the Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim by the owners of the vessel "Champion Express" for a constructive total loss ("CTL")...

The High Court of Hong Kong has ruled that a party seeking a stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration must demonstrate at least a prima facie case that an arbitration agreement exists.

After several years of negotiations, an intergovernmental conference at the UN has reached an agreement on a draft treaty aimed at conserving marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

The world relies heavily on China for its supply chains and access to strategic resources. Whilst the geopolitical risk may be increasing, a complete decoupling is still undesirable for most companies.

Artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT and GPT-4, is challenging the established state of the law. There are currently multiple ongoing law suits which should interest...

The Singapore Court of Appeal (the "SGCA") recently established in Anupam Mittal v Westbridge Ventures II Investment Holdings...

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of developments in the Norwegian, EU, UK and US sanctions regimes relating to Russia.

In recent weeks, the UK has expanded on its existing trade restrictions on Russia, added further designations to the consolidated...

Norway has proposed a groundbreaking law that would prohibit trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, potentially criminalizing imports, exports, real estate transactions, and related services. The legislation follows similar measures adopted or under consideration across multiple EU countries, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses with Israeli commercial relationships.

Statnett and Renewables Norway have introduced stricter maturity requirements for obtaining and retaining grid capacity rights in Norway, effective July 2026. The new framework imposes tighter zoning requirements...

The Norwegian real estate market has shown a continuing growth. Interest rates and yield levels are still low and so are the occupational rates.

It's no secret that the Nordic countries are trendsetters when it comes to technological innovation. Their entrepreneurial cultures, supported by consistently high quality

Statnett and Fornybar Norge have introduced stricter maturity criteria for grid capacity access, requiring approved zoning plans for projects over 100 MW and reducing maximum implementation periods from ten to six years.

Work emanating from Norway is of significant importance to Conyers' Bermuda corporate practice.

As international commercial disputes surge by over 30% post-pandemic, businesses face mounting pressure to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting sensitive information and maintaining global enforceability. This analysis examines how arbitration agreements have become indispensable strategic tools in Nigeria's commercial landscape, offering expertise-driven resolution, confidentiality safeguards, and international recognition under the New York Convention.