BESS Route-to-Market: New Models and Impact of Regulatory Challenges on Bankability18 November 2025
Join us for our morning event on ‘BESS Route-to-Market: Impact of Regulatory Challenges on Bankability’ on 18 November 2025 in Frankfurt.
Author: Molly Watson Archive
Greek Court rules that owners are not obliged to remove wrecks located beyond Greek territorial waters
Greek Court sets precedent: No wreck removal duty beyond territorial waters – owners shielded from fines, redefining maritime liability boundaries.
Ship leasing: Does a financial lessor need to be the registered owner of the leased asset?
Prior to the advent of Chinese leasing, ship leasing was historically a financing structure in the alternative ship finance space.
USTR 301 and retaliatory measures in China
The background to these measures stems from a petition brought by five labour unions in the US who complained of unfair practices by China in the maritime sector which they believed posed a discriminatory threat to US commerce.
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.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Malaysia
Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the global data centre landscape. With its strategic location, supportive government policies and increasing demand for digital services, the country is attracting major international investments and setting the stage for long-term growth.
Long Duration Energy Storage Scheme – Project Assessment Phase and cap and floor regime details
Ofgem has reduced the number of applications for the LDES tender from 171 to 77 on the basis of eligibility criteria, with the vast majority being Li-ion BESS.
Who gets the upside? – Court of Appeal reverses the Lila Lisbon judgment
In this article we discuss the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Lila Lisbon case and its implications for the buyers and sellers of ships.
Data Centres: An International Legal and Regulatory Perspective
Spotlight on Singapore
Singapore has long been recognised as a regional hub for data centres, with a total capacity exceeding 1.4 GW.
No ka-ching against MV Kiating – Admiralty Court rejects Port of Sheerness’ period toll
In this article, we cover a recent English Admiralty Court decision on the Port of Sheerness’ ability to impose a “period toll” against the sub-charterers of an overstaying vessel.
