Suspension and Amendments to US and China Port Fees – Current Status
The United States and China have each suspended their port fees on Chinese- and US- linked vessels.
Author: Molly Watson Archive
Further rethinking Maritime Finance Leasing: Ijara as an Alternative for Preserving Registered Ownership
Following our recent article, this piece compares the Conditional Sale – Lease in/Lease Out structure with the Islamic Ijara leasing model which is governed by Sharia principles.
On Site Construction Autumn 2025 Update webinar26 November 2025
This webinar comprised four bitesize updates bringing you up to date on the latest key legal developments.
Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ webinar series – episode 12 December 2025
This series of webinars explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
DIFC Courts will freeze and protect worldwide assets
The jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts to issue freezing orders… Read more
King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury November LLC & Ors [2025] UKSC 39: Buyer Gets Off Scot Free – When does an MOA deposit become a debt?
In this article we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on MOA deposits in King Crude Carriers v Ridgebury.
The DIFC Mediation Centre – a continued focus on alternative dispute resolution in Dubai’s offshore courts
Alternative dispute resolution, and mediation more specifically, has long been encouraged by the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts.
The Future of Municipal Infrastructure – Cooperation, Partnerships and Investments in Fiber Optic Networks7 November 2025
Join WFW and SBR-net Consulting AGat our webinar on “The Future of Municipal Infrastructure – Cooperation, Partnerships and Investments in Fiber Optic Networks” on Thursday 6 November 2025.
Carbon Credits and White Certificates: From Obligation to Competitive Advantage13 November 2025
Join Watson Farley & Williams and Consul System in a webinar hosted by ALIS on ‘Carbon Credits and White Certificates: From Obligation to Competitive Advantage’ on Thursday 13 November 2025.
Energy Decree 2025: tangible projects are the clear priority for connections to the national electricity grid
In a recent article for ACEPER’s Green Company Magazine, Partner Giannalberto Mazzei and Associate Maria Vittoria Sini analyse how this reform could redefine the methods of access to the grid through innovative tools and rules aimed at ensuring greater competitiveness and predictability for operators and investors.
