Deep-sea mining activities in the seabed and ocean floor beyond national jurisdiction, including the collection of polymetallic nodules, are governed by the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the agreement...more
In part one of an explainer series about international deep-sea mining regulation, Louise Woods and Elena Guillet share advice for setting up sponsorship agreements between contractors and sponsoring states. The ISA has...more
7/19/2024
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Exploitation ,
International Waters ,
Investment ,
Jurisdiction ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Sponsorship Agreements ,
Supply Chain ,
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
In this article for Construction News, Louise Woods, Ciara Ros, and Lauren-Emma Parrott look at the FIDIC Silver standard form contract, and the key issues to consider in respect of bonds and guarantees when entering into, or...more
On March 29, 2024, the International Seabed Authority’s (“ISA”) Council concluded the first part of its 29th Session continuing the negotiations and drafting of the Exploitation Rules, Regulations and Procedures (“RRPs”) for...more
Bond markets have been in upheaval recently, with knock-on impacts on decisions on whether to make or defend calls on performance security on construction projects.
In the first quarter of this year, we saw the continued...more