Maritime Disputes Newsletter – July 2021: Arbitration awards
See here for a selection of recent decisions by LMAA tribunals, published in association with the Lloyd’s Maritime Law Newsletter.
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Maritime Disputes Newsletter – July 2021: Maritime Decisions
See here for the latest maritime decisions made by the English courts.
WFW advises BlueFloat Energy on Scottish floating wind partnership with Ørsted and Falck
We advised floating wind expert BlueFloat Energy on the formation of its new partnership with onshore wind community engagement pioneer Falck Renewables and world-leading Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to participate in the upcoming ScotWind leasing round.
New German Govt. Act on setting up businesses online
On 10 June 2021, the German Parliament (Bundestag) adopted the Act on the Implementation of the Digitalisation Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Digitalisierungsrichtlinie, DiRUG) of the European Union, setting the framework for the online formation and registration of branches of new businesses in Germany.
WFW London receives WILEF recognition
Watson Farley & Williams’ London office has been awarded the Women in Leadership Empowerment Forum Gold Standard Certification 2021.
WFW advises Hensoldt on joint venture with Nano Dimension
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised the Hensoldt group (“Hensoldt”), leading German manufacturer of defence technology, on establishing a joint venture in advanced 3D printing systems with Israel-based Nano Dimension.
WFW advises lenders on €283m 49.9 MW CSP plant refinancing
Watson Farley & Williams has advised a syndicate of banks on the €283m refinancing of the 49.9 MW thermo-solar in Fuente Palmera, Córdoba, Spain.
A Smart judgment for owners: An owner can demand payment of freight under a Bill of Lading even if head charterers have paid hire in full
In a recent judgment of the English Commercial Court, The M/V Smart , which will be welcomed by owners, Mr Justice Butcher held that a shipowner could demand direct payment of freight under a bill of lading even though the bill of lading stated that the freight was payable “as per charterparty” and the vessel’s time charterer was not in default.
WFW advises Kenergy on Spanish joint venture with Reden
We advised Kenergy Ventures BV on the formation and implementation of a joint venture agreement with Reden Development Spain S.L. to develop photovoltaic projects in Spain. This joint venture is the first step in a long-term alliance between Kenergy and Reden Solar to develop renewable energy projects in Spain.
‘New Normal’ Commercial Rents
The Covid-19 pandemic has required the Courts to grapple with novel questions regarding the renewal of commercial leases. This article explores some of the most impactful decisions on contractual risk allocation and valuation.
