WFW deal wins IFLR Middle East Award for ‘M&A Deal of the Year 2021’1 November 2021
UOG’s acquisition of United Arab Chemical Carriers Limited, on which WFW advised, has the award for Middle East ‘M&A Deal of the Year 2021’.
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The UAE bankruptcy law and the aviation industry19 October 2021
Following the launch of WFW’s Global Aviation Restructuring Index (GARI), this article provides an overview of the current UAE bankruptcy/restructuring regime and why its applicability to the aviation industry remains unclear and untested.
Hydrogen in the UAE2 June 2021
In the final article in our ‘Hydrogen – what is the hype about?’ series, we provide an overview of the UAE’s plans for the development of its hydrogen market.
LIBOR Transition – Implications for Islamic Finance2 March 2021
This article covers the issues arising from the discontinuation of LIBOR for Islamic finance transactions and considers some potential solutions that may benefit industry participants, particularly providers of Islamic finance.
WFW advises FEWA on financing of largest water desalination plant in Umm al Quwain1 March 2021
We advised the Federal Electricity and Water Authority of the UAE on the successful procurement and completion of the project financing for the largest water desalination plant.
CCL Amendments: another step towards making UAE a global investment hub27 January 2021
The UAE Government has recently made significant changes to the country’s Commercial Companies Law. This article explores the key amendments to the CCL contained in the recently passed Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2020.
Changing landscape for UAE maritime industry6 August 2020
This article discusses a recent Resolution issued by the UAE Cabinet that sets out the possibility for maritime businesses in the UAE to be fully-owned by foreign investors.
Update and Insights: UAE Financial Leasing Law31 March 2020
A summary of recent developments, and insights, in relation to the implementation of the UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 2018 on Finance Leases.
UAE Financial Leasing Law 16 April 201916 April 2019
The Financial Leasing Law has the potential to provide a systematic change to the regulatory landscape surrounding finance leasing in UAE. Read more to stay updated on the matter.
Blockchain, Banking and the “New Normal”20 September 2018
In the second part of this blockchain series, Neale Downes and Michael Savva examine the benefits and potential pitfalls of blockchain technology in the banking and finance industry.
The new movables pledge law: and what it means for secured lending in the UAE4 September 2018
In this briefing, Michael Savva and Alice Atkinson discuss the new regime for the registration of mortgages over movable assets in the UAE.
Blockchain series No. 1: blockchain and shipping14 March 2018
How will blockchain impact the shipping sector?
