On 7 August 2018, both the first wave of re-imposed US secondary sanctions, and the EU Blocking Statute took effect: how can we comply with two incompatible laws at the same time?
We advised Taconic Capital on its joint acquisition with SC Lowy of a shipping portfolio of UTP from Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena group.
How will the regulatory minefield created by US sanctions against Iran and the EU’s retaliatory Blocking Statute will impact on the shipping sector?
In Sea Masters Shipping Inc v Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, the Court ruled that the holder of a bill of lading which includes or incorporates an arbitration agreement will be subject to the jurisdiction of a tribunal formed under the arbitration agreement.
This briefing discusses how increased oil prices now affect contracts and offers solutions to some common issues.
A VAT “reverse charge” for business-to-business supplies of certain construction services is due to apply from 1 October 2019. How should you prepare?
We advised CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd on a US$180.4m sale and leaseback transaction with Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
The facility is secured on 14 of First Ship Lease Trust’s vessels flagged in either the Bahamas or Singapore.
We advised long-standing client MSC Cruises on the €1.5bn ECA-backed financing for two new Seaside EVO class cruise ships.
“We are once again delighted to have worked with ING, a longstanding client, on this new financing to Latsco, one of the highest quality operators in the product tanker sector”.
