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EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
Frictionless trade? UK-EU customs relations post-Brexit
On 15 and 16 August 2017 the UK Government published two papers setting out its proposals for UK-EU customs relations post-Brexit. While these …
Legislating for Brexit – Inside the UK's Withdrawal Bill
As the UK puts its EU departure into legislation, we take an in-depth exploration of the far-reaching bill.The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill was …
QATAR PROJECTS - WHAT TO DO NOW
Yesterday, we published a client briefing on the immediate steps which you should take if you are affected by this week's decision by Saudi Arabia, the …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
New FIDIC Yellow Book (Second Edition)
At the FIDIC International Contract Users Conference in London late last year, the pre-release of FIDIC's Yellow Book ("Second Edition") was revealed, …
Inside Construction and Infrastructure
Inside Construction and Infra is Herbert Smith Freehills' magazine for those involved in designing, procuring, building, owning or operating fixed …
Calendar of key issues: an interactive guide to the legal milestones ahead - May 2017
Welcome to the latest edition of the Timeline. This is a guide to key legal developments in the coming months and years ahead.Click here to read the …
Policyholders may still secure cover despite non-disclosure
If a policyholder fails to disclose information they could reasonably be expected to know to be relevant to the risk for which they are seeking …
Take care when it comes to policy conditions
Australian Courts have previously made clear that there is a heavy burden of proof and a number of obstacles for an insurer to decline a claim on the …
Insurer huffs and puffs… but policyholder’s claim stands
A policyholder whose negligence led to the catastrophic destruction of a residential home in Brisbane has secured liability insurance coverage in a …
Insurer’s poor punctuation helps claimant to secure coverage
Comma sense prevails, as a recent decision of the NSW Court of Appeal1 reminds us of the importance of grammatical accuracy and a Court’s tendency to …
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