Ship scrapping: Who owes a duty of care?
In this article we discuss the recent case of Begum (on behalf of Mollah) v Maran (UK) Limited and the potential implications for the entire industry regarding ongoing liability in relation to ship recycling.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
A common-sense approach: welcome guidance on 1976 Limitation Convention meaning of “operator”
This article discusses the Admiralty Court’s guidance on the meaning of a ship “manager” and “operator”, in the context of a claim for a limitation of liability for property damage under the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims.
Update on the German Renewable Energy Sources Act
This article explores recent decisions on German legislature concerning pressing issues such as the PV renumeration cap, distance requirements for onshore wind farms and deadline extension in the EEG.
WFW Head of Italy discusses government’s post-COVID restart plans
Eugenio Tranchino discusses the recent measures taken by the Italian Government to support and promote the economic recovery of the country as it eases government restrictions.
WFW Global Energy Sector Co-Heads recognised in AWAW Legal Power List 2020
Malte Jordan moves up from 49th to 24th and Henry Stewart joins the list for the first time at 68th.
London Disputes team features in CABE journal
The article focusses on construction and non-construction operations in general and also discusses the recent C Spencer Limited v MW HighTech Projects UK Limited judgment handed down in the Court of Appeal.
WFW advises RES on signing of 40 MW Green CPPAs with SNCF Énergie
With a capacity of nearly 40 MW and covering a 15-20-year period, these green CPPAs are among the largest in Europe in terms of volume to date.
WFW Partner Furio Samela named as finalist at Top Legal Industry Awards 2020
Finalists were selected by a technical commission composed of top management specialists and in-house counsels.
Impact of RD-LAW 23/2020 on projects under development
The Royal Decree-Law 23/2020, which approves measures in the field of energy and other areas for economic recovery entered into force on 25 June 2020. This article provides an analysis of the changes introduced and their effect on renewable energy projects.
WFW advises Stadtwerke München on Awel y Môr offshore wind farm
A seabed lease agreement for the project has now been signed with the Crown Estate, following the authority’s call for extension applications from 2017, which resulted in seven projects being approved.
