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The Renewable energy CFD and International trade: Is the supply chain plan the weakset link?

The Renewable energy CFD and International trade: Is the supply chain plan the weakset link?

The media coverage of the latest UK allocation round for renewables contracts for differences (CfDs) takes for granted that a subsidy is involved, as do government statements. But these statements also publicise the record-low prices and the fact that the scheme protects (rather than is funded by) the UK energy consumer.

Whether there is a subsidy needs to be properly examined, not only in the interests...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/04/the-renewable-energy-cfd-and-international-trade-is-the-supply-chain-plan-the-weakset-link/

HFW | International Trade: European Court of Justice clarifies scope of the EU blocking regulation

HFW | International Trade: European Court of Justice clarifies scope of the EU blocking regulation

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In a significant judgment, the European Court of Justice has confirmed that Article 5 of the EU Blocking Regulation may found a civil claim from parties affected by such compliance. 

Where there is a prima facie case that a party has acted in order to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/23/hfw-international-trade-european-court-of-justice-clarifies-scope-of-the-eu-blocking-regulation/

HFW Community | In conversation with Gareth Thomas

HFW Community | In conversation with Gareth Thomas

Please join us on Wednesday 3 November at 7pm GMT, where Gareth Thomas, a respected figure in rugby and an advocate for LGBTQ+ issues and HIV awareness will join us for the latest in our HFW Community event series.

Hosted by HFW partner, Richard Neylon and COO Sid Welham, this webinar will hear Gareth discuss his playing career, his TV career and how he has strived to raise awareness around key issues, in particular LGBTQ+ equality, mental health...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/12/hfw-community-in-conversation-with-gareth-thomas/

HFW | Getting the Deal Through Ship Finance 2021

HFW | Getting the Deal Through Ship Finance 2021

HFW is delighted to announce the publication of three distinct Ship Finance chapters of Getting the Deal Through, a leading Lexology publication, which provides guidance on law and regulation on ship finance transactions in different jurisdictions.   

An international team of leading HFW finance lawyers have composed comprehensive chapters covering all aspects of ship finance in Sweden (Gudmund Bernitz), the United Arab Emirates (Tien Tai and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/21/hfw-getting-the-deal-through-ship-finance-2021/

HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Will they help commodities businesses?

HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Will they help commodities businesses?

The UK’s new Freeports will present some opportunities for commodities businesses, for example in the Tees Valley chemical industry.  However, there are important limitations to this. 

Previously in our series, we have introduced the new Freeports, looked at the how the customs regime will operate, assessed the recently published International Trade Committee Report on UK Freeports and considered the impact of Freeports on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/17/hfw-freeports-series-freeports-will-they-help-commodities-businesses/

The multifaceted approach towards regulating carbon emissions in international shipping: global, regional and national measures

The multifaceted approach towards regulating carbon emissions in international shipping: global, regional and national measures

A multi-layered and evolving regulatory landscape is emerging at the global, regional and national levels. These all share a common goal: to regulate carbon emissions in international shipping and, ultimately, reduce GHG emissions.

However, the measures set to be adopted seek to achieve this in different ways. The pressing questions right now, therefore, are how this...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/07/the-multifaceted-approach-towards-regulating-carbon-emissions-in-international-shipping-global-regional-and-national-measures/

HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Know Your Customs

HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Know Your Customs

In our last article we introduced the UK’s new Freeports, due to be developed at eight sites in England (East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe & Harwich, the Humber region, Liverpool City, Plymouth, Solent, the Thames and Teeside).

These new Freeports are intended to achieve three key policy objectives, namely: the creation of a hub for global trade and investment; the promotion of regeneration and job creation; and the creation of innovation...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/27/hfw-freeports-series-freeports-know-your-customs/

HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Back in Business?

HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Back in Business?

Over the coming weeks, HFW will be launching a series of articles on the reintroduction of Freeports in the UK. We’ll be looking at the implications for businesses operating within these Freeports, focusing on a number of industry sectors including Shipping, Construction, Energy & Resources, Aviation and Commodities.

The UK’s new Freeports aim to regenerate local economies, create thousands of jobs and boost international trade. Freeports may be...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/20/hfw-freeports-series-freeports-back-in-business/

Dr Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard on Legal Shipping Challenges: an interview with John Faraclas

Dr Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard* on Legal Shipping Challenges: an interview with John Faraclas

I was more than privileged twenty years ago to receive a copy of her Modern Admiralty Law in her UCL office, an unforgettable day – it happened to be her birthday! – when I got to learn more about this formidable sea-maiden dealing with the Laws of the Waves. Lady Luck was all the way with me as I have been able to follow closely her distinguished career in founding the London Shipping Law Centre of which...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/25/dr-aleka-mandaraka-sheppard-on-legal-shipping-challenges-an-interview-with-john-faraclas/

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