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Tariffs and your CCDC construction contracts: Key clauses to review now

1 month ago | gowlingwlg.com | Edward G. Betts |Aaron Hunter

How does your construction contract protect you from the adverse impacts of the United States tariffs and Canada’s response to them? President Trump is imposing tariffs on goods exported by Canada to the United States. Canada has responded with tariffs on U.S. goods imported into Canada. As we describe in our previous article, the impacts on the Canadian construction industry and construction projects will be significant both immediately and over the long-term.
International arbitration - review of 2024

2 months ago | gowlingwlg.com | Gordon Bell |Todd Burke

The last year has seen some big developments in international arbitration - both for Gowling WLG and in general. In our second annual review of noteworthy international arbitration cases, we present a selection of prominent and interesting decisions from Gowling WLG's key arbitration jurisdictions - Canada, UK, France, Germany and - new for this year UAE.
In-House Sentiment Survey 2025 - in association with The Lawyer

2 months ago | gowlingwlg.com | David Lowe |Emma Carr

At the back end of 2024, The Lawyer, in association with Gowling WLG, conducted an online survey of in-house legal teams as a continuation of its historical In-House Sentiment Survey. The survey results contain both partial and fully complete responses ranging from a base size of to approximately 100 people spread across a range of different industries. In addition to the online survey key themes in the research are explored during a series of telephone interviews with the same audience.
What does The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2024 mean for the aviation industry

Jan 24, 2025 | gowlingwlg.com | Dominic Richardson |Annabelle Percy |Elizabeth Williams

ArticleThe Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Order 2024 (the Order) came into force on 1 January. Based on the premise that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has the potential to materially reduce the greenhouse gas impacts of aviation, the Order creates a mandate for sustainable aviation fuel in the UK and is anticipated to deliver a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of between 11 and 54 MtCO2e between 2025 and 2040[1].
Technology procurement challenges

Jan 24, 2025 | gowlingwlg.com | Alexi Markham |Alison Richards

Article The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a comprehensive report titled "Government’s approach to technology suppliers: addressing the challenges". The report scrutinises the UK Government's digital procurement strategies and highlights significant challenges and recommendations for improvement.
Cross-firm team advises Slate Asset Management on its acquisition of Morrisons Regional Distribution Centre in Bridgwater

Jan 6, 2025 | gowlingwlg.com | Sally Pinkerton |Aquib Yusaf |Nick Turner

A cross-firm team has advised Slate Asset Management, a global investor and manager focused on essential real estate and infrastructure assets, on its acquisition of Morrisons Regional Distribution Centre in Bridgwater, UK from Aviva Investors. The Centre is a high-quality, 780,000 square foot distribution facility that is fully leased by Morrisons, a leading UK grocer, on an index-linked and triple-net basis.
First Building Liability Order made under the Building Safety Act 2022

Dec 11, 2024 | gowlingwlg.com | Sue Ryan |Jessica Tresham |Louise Smith |Emma Knight

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has made the first Building Liability Order (BLO) pursuant to section 130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The BLO was made in an ex tempore judgment in late December 2024, following a consequential hearing in the case of 381 Southwark Park Road RTM Company Ltd & Ors v Click St Andrews Ltd & Anor [2024] (a transcript of the ex tempore judgment is not yet available but is expected to be published shortly).
Climate and security trade-offs: Transatlantic, industrial and trade policy in the green transition

Nov 25, 2024 | gowlingwlg.com | Thomas J. Timmins

ArticlePublished25 November 2024Observations from the recent Ditchley Climate Conference, Nov.
Are DIFC-LCIA arbitration agreements valid?

Nov 19, 2024 | gowlingwlg.com | Peter Anagnostou |Adain Bailey |Annie O'Sullivan

From 11 - 15 November 2024, arbitration practitioners from across the world gathered in the United Arab Emirates for Dubai Arbitration Week. It was an opportunity for practitioners to connect, learn more about the changes in arbitration over the past few years, and for Dubai to promote itself as an attractive option for a party's seat of arbitration.
Energy team advises Statkraft on power purchase agreement for Earls Gate EfW

Nov 15, 2024 | gowlingwlg.com | Gus Wood |George Nixon

Our Energy team has advised Statkraft on its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Brockwell Energy and Encyclis. The PPA for Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC), located in Grangemouth, Falkirk, is the first to be signed by Statkraft for an Energy from Waste (EfW) project where there is significant onsite demand. The PPA procurement process for EGEC was led by Brockwell Energy Services and they selected Statkraft as part of their ongoing Managed Service Agreement for EGEC.