Where are we with CATOs and what can we learn from OFTOs?
In this eighth and final instalment in our OFTO series, we look at the lessons that can be learned from the OFTO regime when implementing the CATO regime.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 67
Decisions arising out of s69 appeals from maritime arbitration awards dominate this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, covering issues relating to the construction of a hire clause, the proviso to an off-hire provision, the implication of terms into guarantees and the availability of damages for breach of an equitable obligation to arbitrate.
MI and SI Proposed Carbon Tax: Contractual Considerations
The Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands have recently proposed that the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) impose a levy on carbon emissions by ships.
WFW advises Coro Energy on acquisition of renewable energy developer GEPL
The acquisition provides a portfolio of operated renewable energy opportunities in South East Asia totalling 4 GW, initially focusing on two high graded opportunities in the Philippines.
Court continues liberal approach to time bars for combustible cladding claims
This article examines a recent UK TCC judgment that highlights how the courts are willing to adopt a flexible approach to time bars in combustible cladding cases.
WFW advises Ryanair on appeals on territorial continuity against Italy’s MIT
The first Italian court decision on the legitimacy of the imposition of public service obligations on the air traffic sector under Regulation (EU) No 1008/2008 is expected in May 2021.
A Beginner’s Guide to Hydrogen
Max Boemke, Marianne Anton and Shraiya Thapa’s introduction to the hydrogen sector has featured in UK energy industry news provider Energy Manager Magazine’s March 2021 edition.
Only laws and legislation can help shipping go green
David Osborne has written an opinion piece for prestigious UK national newspaper The Times discussing the results of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”.
WFW advises Star Bulk on acquisition of seven vessels from Scorpio Bulkers
This continues the cooperation between WFW and Star Bulk, previously advising them in 2018 on the acquisition of multiple vessels from both Augustea and E.R. Schiffarts and the 2019 acquisitions from Delphin.
Green shoots – sustainability developments in the aviation sector
In the first of our series on ESG principles in the aviation sector, we consider some of the environmental and sustainability initiatives that exist today or are on the horizon in the aviation industry.
