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Joint, several, and joint and several liability

ContractWhere a contract is made by two or more parties it may contain a promise or obligation made by two or more of those parties. Any such promise...

Conditions precedent in commercial contracts

This Practice Note considers the meaning and use of conditions precedent in commercial arrangements. It also considers typical conditions precedent...

The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime

What are OFTOs?Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) are the owners of offshore transmission assets which connect offshore wind farms to the onshore...

A company’s constitution

What is a company's constitution?A company’s 'constitution' is defined under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) as including:•the company’s articles of...

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Declaration of a director's interests—the statutory provisions

A director who is in any way, directly or indirectly, interested in:•a proposed transaction or arrangement with the company of which they are a...

9th Nov

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Supplier of last resort—key features

What is the ‘supplier of last resort’?When the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) revokes a supply licence (usually because of insolvency),...

Produced in partnership with Matthew Collinson of Igloo Energy 12th Jan

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Rome Convention—introduction and interpretation

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering applicable law. For...

9th Nov

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Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...

9th Nov

Brexit

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Model ADR clauses

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day ie Friday 31 January 2020 has implications for practitioners considering the use of ADR as it may...

9th Nov

Precedents

Execution clause—company—deed

Option 1—deed executed by a company under its common seal (model articles, where the authorised signatory is an...

9th Nov

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Overview of the EU legal system

Brexit: This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. As of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 12th Jan

Brexit

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Investment treaty arbitration—an introduction

STOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being reviewed in light of the 5 May 2020 agreement by most EU Member States to terminate their intra-EU bilateral...

Produced in partnership with Joe Tirado, Partner of Garrigues UK LLP and Elisa Vicente, Senior Associate of J&A Garrigues, S. L. P. 12th Jan

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Applicable law clauses

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering applicable law. For...

9th Nov

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Decommissioning—decommissioning security agreement

Decommissioning security agreementsOil and gas companies are expected to return the seabed to its original state (subject to certain exceptions) by...

Produced in partnership with Isla Stewart of Matheson 12th Jan

Precedents

Month definition

Month means a calendar month; Close This is a suggested definition for the term 'month', which...

9th Nov

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Wind Turbine Supply Agreement

What is a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)?The Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) is a critical component of the contractual framework for a wind farm. This...

Produced in partnership with James Bruce of Gowling WLG and Aniela Foster-Turner of Siemens Gamesa 12th Jan

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Brexit—emissions trading and carbon pricing

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

12th Apr

Brexit

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—corporate structures

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory UK-wide emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—trading and surrendering allowances

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon dioxide...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in restructuring and insolvency

Restructuring and insolvency professionals may find themselves working with businesses with obligations under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—qualification and registration

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

9th Apr

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CRC—key changes

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) was a mandatory UK-wide trading scheme intended to incentivise large organisations to...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in corporate transactions

The CRC Energy Efficiency SchemeThe CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme) was a mandatory UK-wide emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—reporting

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—compliance and enforcement

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme is a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aims to cut carbon dioxide...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in finance transactions

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme) was a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aims to cut carbon dioxide emissions and improve...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues for property lawyers

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—public sector organisation rules

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon dioxide...

9th Apr

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Implications of climate change for the insurance industry

The effect of climate change continues unabated. Indeed, evidence of the relationship between climate change and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

Produced in partnership with Mike Grant of Weightmans 9th Apr

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Renewable Energy Directive 2009/28/EC—snapshot

TitleDirective 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado of Andes Legal Consulting Ltd 8th Apr

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EU Climate Change Policy—snapshot

TitleEU Climate Change PolicyEntry into Forcen/aTransposition Deadlinen/aAmendmentsn/aRelated legislation in England and Walesn/aSubjectClimate...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado of Andes Legal Consulting Ltd 8th Apr

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EU 2050 low-carbon economy—snapshot

TitleCommission Communication of March 2011 'A Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050'Entry into Forcen/aTransposition...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado of Andes Legal Consulting Ltd 8th Apr

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EU ETS Directive 2003/87/EC—snapshot

Title Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission...

8th Apr

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Background to Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EC

TitleDirective 2018/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado of Andes Legal Consulting Ltd 8th Apr

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2030 Climate and Energy Framework—snapshot

Title2030 Climate and Energy FrameworkEntry into Forcen/aTransposition Deadlinen/aAmendmentsn/aImplementing legislationn/aSubjectEU Environmental...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado of Andes Legal Consulting Ltd 8th Apr

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Carbon Capture and Storage Directive 2009—snapshot

TitleDirective 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxideEntry into Force25...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 8th Apr