Maritime Webinar Series – Episode 318 May 2021
Join Watson Farley & Williams for the third and final episode of our Maritime Webinar Series on 18 May.
Author: Sam Abreo Archive
Digitalising Singapore: the new ETA and its impact on e-Bills of Lading
This article discusses some key benefits of Singapore’s Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2021 and its impact on the maritime sector, focusing on e-bills of lading with a Q&A at the end.
Commencement of Arbitration for Cargo Claims
Disputes can arise over whether a cargo claimant’s arbitration notice was issued validly – and how (and if) the LOU arbitration provision should be read with the bill of lading’s arbitration clause. Recent guidance stresses caution in such circumstances.
WFW advises Advance Energy on acquisition of 50% stake in Carnarvon Timor and reverse takeover raising US$20m
In return for its stake in the project, Advance Energy is funding the drilling of the new Buffalo-10 well for up to US$20m on a free-carry basis.
WFW advises Banque Palatine on €50m revolving credit facility for SCPI Affinités Pierre
The loan will enable SCPI Affinités Pierre to secure short and medium-term cash needs and to control its capital deployment, in order to take advantage of new investment opportunities.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 1
Read the first edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
WFW builds on top energy and infrastructure league table rankings in Q1 2021
The firm picked up 11 rankings in IJGlobal’s project finance and infrastructure tables, including nine top-10 places.
Hydrogen in Greece
In the eighth article in our ‘Hydrogen – what is the hype about?’ series, we provide an overview of the state of play of the Greek hydrogen market
WFW Bangkok expands Corporate team with new partner hire
Lui Ratprasatporn previously worked at a leading Thai law firm Tilleke and Gibbins, whose corporate and commercial department she headed up for over a decade.
Using a W&I insurance policy in a Share Purchase Agreement in France’s renewable energy sector
Paris Partner Thomas Rabain has written a feature article for Option Droit & Affaires on how to use a W&I Insurance policy in an SPA in the renewable energy sector in France.
