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An offshore windfarm

April 20, 2026

In Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Limited (now named Orsted Schroders Greencoat WODS Holdco Limited) and others v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the Supreme Court has unanimously held that the costs of environmental, geotechnical, and other preparatory surveys and studies incurred during the development of offshore … Read more

Law books on a desk

April 17, 2026

Can a job offer be withdrawn? Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates

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Recent case law shows that employers do not have unlimited freedom to pull a job offer. Here is what applicants should know about conditional offers, discrimination risks, reasonable adjustments, and the evidence worth keeping. 1. What counts as a “withdrawn offer”? A job offer, once made, can create legal consequences … Read more

Sunrise in moscow

March 30, 2026

UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing: a landmark on sanctions, letters of credit, and the protection of compliance

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The decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing is the first time the Supreme Court has considered the scope of UK Russia-related trade sanctions as they apply to financial instruments – specifically, standby letters of credit. It is also the first authoritative ruling on the protection afforded by … Read more

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