Exploring Europe’s BESS boom16 September 2026
This article gives an overview of the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the current European BESS landscape.
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WFW advises Globus on newbuild Ultramax bulk carrier sale and leaseback financing14 October 2026
WFW advised Globus on the acquisition and delivery of the m.v. GLBS OLYMPIA, a 2026-built Ultramax dry bulk carrier built at the Nihon Shipyard Co. in Japan with a carrying capacity of approximately 64,000 DWT.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 29913 October 2026
We consider recent decisions on consequences of fraud, claims for building safety remediation costs, sanctions legislation and approval for infrastructure projects in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly.
CDW will take a short break and return in November.
WFW advises CUBOS Group on acquisition of SCAPO13 October 2026
The transaction forms part of the group’s growth strategy, following CUBOS’s recent acquisition of TotalEnergies’ B2B charging infrastructure business, on which WFW also advised.
WFW supports Avolon on order for 140 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing12 October 2026
The order supports the long-term fleet requirements of Avolon’s airline customers and brings the firm’s total aircraft commitments to 749 aircraft.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 2986 October 2026
Energy, Maritime and Infrastructure: English courts display robust stance on Hague-Visby time bars, jurisdiction agreements and adjudication award enforcement
WFW advises Ryanair on successful defence of disruptive passenger clause before Milan Court6 October 2026
In a decree published on 28 September 2026, the Court dismissed Codici’s action in its entirety.
WFW advises EWE on sale of stake in German offshore wind farm6 October 2026
Alongside existing co-shareholders RWE and Vattenfall, EWE is selling its interests in Germany’s first offshore wind farm.
WFW win ‘Team of the Year Energy’ at Iberian Lawyer Forty Under 40 Awards 20262 October 2026
The WFW Madrid Energy team was recognised for its sophisticated work across renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
WFW advises GDHF on €125m+ ECA-backed Airbus helicopter financing1 October 2026
This follows GDHF securing a €77m+ financing in 2024 for multiple factory new H160 helicopters, on which WFW also advised.
Oslo Maritime Networking Reception16 September 2026
Our Global Maritime Group was delighted to host our Oslo Maritime Networking Reception on Wednesday 16 September.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 29729 September 2026
This edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly looks at two property cases on the consequences of non-compliance with legislative formalities, off-hire and piracy clauses in a charter and on demand bonds.
