Europe: Transport

A recent Upper Tribunal decision has clarified something important for anyone involved in owning, managing or living in residential buildings caught by the Building Safety Act 2022. While the First-tier Tribunal has wide powers to order fire safety remediation, those powers are not unlimited.

Switzerland's new legal framework for automated driving, effective March 2025, permits motorway pilots, driverless vehicles, and automated parking. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory landscape, technical requirements, liability allocation, and cybersecurity obligations that companies, investors, and mobility providers must navigate as self-driving technology transitions from concept to reality on Swiss roads.

Cities face mounting pressure to deliver infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable and economically viable. A new collaborative report examines how transport infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for urban regeneration, exploring the critical integration needed between policy, planning and delivery to unlock long-term growth in complex urban environments.

Italy is one of the world's leading destinations for luxury yachts. Every year, thousands of vessels sail through Italian waters, berth in prestigious marinas and enjoy the Mediterranean coastline. Alongside this thriving maritime sector, however, Italian customs authorities have significantly increased inspections involving foreign-flagged yachts, imported vessels and cross-border maritime operations.

Turkey's comprehensive maritime legislation framework governs all aspects of maritime law, from vessel registration and crew requirements to cargo operations and port regulations. This guide examines the intricate legal structure that shapes Turkey's position as a strategic maritime hub connecting Europe and Asia. Understanding these regulations is essential for shipping companies, maritime operators, and legal practitioners navigating Turkish waters and ports.

The International Maritime Organization has confirmed that the HNS Convention, governing liability and compensation for damage from hazardous cargo transport by sea, will enter force on 29 November 2027. After nearly three decades of delays, this creates immediate compliance obligations for Malta's ship registry and the global maritime industry, requiring new insurance certificates, reporting systems, and a two-tier compensation framework backed by both shipowners and cargo receivers.

Ενημερώνουμε τους πελάτες μας ότι η Βουλή των Αντιπροσώπων ενέκρινε το νομοσχέδιο για τη σύσταση του Κυπριακού Οργανισμού Ανάπτυξης Επιχειρήσεων (ΚΟΑΕ), το οποίο αποτελεί ορόσημο του Σχεδίου Ανάκα&#

The European Commission has finalized its simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation, introducing significant changes to product coverage and operational procedures. The package includes modifications to the list of regulated products, technical updates to the Information System, and multilingual guidance documentation. These developments represent the Commission's response to feedback from Member States and affected industries seeking more streamlined compliance processes.

In an environment defined by geopolitical uncertainty and rising production pressures, aerospace and defence supply chains have become a strategic priority underpinning capability and resilience. This analysis explores how organisations are navigating disruption through diversification, innovation, and collaborative procurement strategies to maintain delivery momentum and sustain industrial capability.