GARI Insight Report: Global Trends in Repossession and Restructuring – Part 2
This report explores some of the key trends that can be derived from GARI. This second instalment focusses on trends in restructuring procedures.
Author: Molly Watson Archive
WFW advises Santander and SMBC on landmark €100m standalone BESS financing
WFW advised Banco Santander and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on a €100m senior non-recourse project financing granted to special purpose vehicles owned by Grenergy Renovables for its 155 MW/620 MWh BESS cluster in Oviedo, Asturias, northern Spain.
Contractual Limits on Charterers’ Right to Deduct Hire: Recent Guidance from London Arbitrations
This article considers two recent London arbitration awards on contractual restrictions affecting charterers’ rights to withhold or deduct hire.
Thailand Cabinet Approves Relaxation of Foreign Business Prohibition in Key Service Sectors
Through the Department of Business Development, the Ministry of Commerce has proposed removing certain already regulated businesses from the Foreign Business Act.
Limitation, Limitation, Limitation – Admiralty Court strikes out limitation defence in Solong v Samskip
In this article, we cover a recent and interesting English Admiralty Court decision on the extent of a party’s right to limit liability under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976.
Proposed amendments to Modern Slavery Act corporate reporting requirements
In this article we discuss the proposed changes to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
WFW advises Sonnedix on acquisition of its first standalone Italian BESS portfolio
WFW advised Sonnedix on the acquisition of its first standalone BESS portfolio in Italy, with a total capacity of 260 MW, from Sphera Energy.
WFW advises Alpiq on acquisition of majority stake in Harmony Energy
WFW advised Alpiq AG on its acquisition of a 90% stake in BESS developer and operator Harmony Energy Limited.
WFW Senior Associate Royce Lee recognised in Ishka Airfinance Rising Star 2026 list
WFW is pleased to announce that Senior Associate Royce Lee has been named an Ishka Airfinance Rising Star 2026.
Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v 2 Rivers Pte Ltd: Redefining a “real risk” – Court of Appeal overturns sanctions judgment
This article discusses the recent Court of Appeal decision on whether owners can rely on sanctions clauses to avoid complying with charterers’ order.
