Walker Morris’ Commercial Dispute Resolution, Supply Chain and Infrastructure & Energy experts Nick Lees, Nick McQueen, Gwendoline Davies and Ben Sheppard offer legal and practical advice to help businesses keep trade moving, and to mitigate risks potentially associated with energy blackouts.
Electricity Generator Levy: What businesses need to know
30/11/22
Our dedicated Infrastructure & Energy lawyers, working alongside our Tax specialists, can provide tailored advice as to the legal and commercial implications of the Electricity Generator Levy.
Plastic Packaging Tax- is your supply chain ready?
21/09/21
The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into effect from April 2022. PPT will be charged on plastic packaging which contains less than 30% recycled plastic material. The rate of tax is £200 per tonne of plastic packaging material.
The ESG (environmental, social, governance) agenda – embedding sustainability and responsibility in the ethos, operations and reputation of the business – is one of the biggest boardroom issues of the day. A key facet of that is understanding and complying with climate reporting obligations.
Freeports: A melting pot for innovation – Don’t get caught on the hop!
12/08/21
In the March 2021 budget eight new Freeports were announced representing a bold step towards the United Kingdom forging its own trade path post Brexit.
The UK’s ‘Net Zero’ commitment imposes a legally binding duty on the UK to ensure that by 2050 it removes from the atmosphere all greenhouse gases it emits.
The UK Subsidy Control Regime – Familiar But Different
07/07/21
The draft legislation on the Subsidy Control Bill provides some useful clarity on key aspects of the proposed regime that is expected to come into force in 2022.