WFW advises Anglo American on its Maritime Transportation Strategy24 March 2023
The vessel is the first in a series of ten 190,000 deadweight LNG dual-fuelled bulk carriers.
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Reasonably secure or allowed to arrest?23 June 2022
In this article we discuss the UK Court of Appeal’s recent decision on the construction of the Admiralty Solicitors Group standard collision jurisdiction wording (“ASG2”).
The Clydebank Declaration: Green corridors kickstarting the adoption of long-term solutions28 March 2022
This article discusses the objectives of the Clydebank Declaration and highlights the potentially transformative impact of the green corridors on the maritime sector.
Deep-Sea Mining: why now and how? Part 223 February 2022
In the final part of a two-part series of articles, we examine the international legal and regulatory framework and the significant ESG risks that deep-sea mining has the potential to create.
Deep-Sea Mining: why now and how?10 February 2022
In part one of a two-part series of articles, we examine why we may need to look at deep-sea mining and what is required to make it happen in practical terms.
The Risks and Responsibilities of Carrying Li-ion Batteries7 February 2022
Following the success of our recent webinar, our latest article assesses the issue of the rising number of Electrical Vehicles catching fire and possible ways of prevention.
Expert Duties – A Triple Threat?5 July 2021
In three recent cases, the English courts have provided a series of warnings on the uses and abuses of expert evidence, from guidance on the avoidance of conflicts to the implications of a failure by experts to comply with their duties.
Alternative Fuels – What does the future hold for Shipping?12 May 2021
Drawing on the findings of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”, this article takes a look at some of the possible fuels to replace heavy fuel oil in the shipping industry. While some of these alternative fuels may eventually prove to be intermediate solutions, they remain an essential part of the industry’s journey to its carbon neutral future.
Know your debtor: ship arrests for claims against bareboat charterers12 March 2021
This article examines a recent UK Admiralty Court decision, in which we acted for the successful shipowner, on ship arrests for claims against bareboat charterers.
Going once! Going twice! Sold! – English court gives helpful guidance on ship auction sale procedure9 October 2020
This article examines an Admiralty Court decision determining whether to approve the sale of a 7th generation drillship that had been laid up for a protracted period.
Owners’ Webinar Series – 9 June9 June 2020
In view of current extraordinary circumstances, we will be hosting our annual Owners’ Day in a series of three webinars. The format of a webinar will allow our clients across the globe to participate in this event.
Check your (legal advice) privilege16 March 2020
The English Court of Appeal has recently revisited the thorny issue of Legal Advice Privilege, providing some much-needed clarification on when it will apply, particularly in the context of communications sent to multiple addressees.