WFW advises NYK on completion of Avenir LNG acquisition2 September 2026
The transaction was completed following WFW’s coordination and sourcing for both NYK and Stolt-Nielsen of all required regulatory and competition authority approvals.
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WFW advises NYK on acquisition of 50% stake in Avenir LNG1 April 2026
This acquisition broadens NYK and Stolt-Nielsen’s opportunities in the LNG bunkering space, helping advance the global transition toward LNG and bio‑LNG both as marine fuels and for other industrial uses.
Russian Oil Price Cap Poses Challenges to Maritime Industry14 December 2022
On 5 December 2022, the long-awaited Russian oil price cap measures and related sanctions came into effect. This article highlights some of the challenges and risks that may be posed to the maritime industry in attempting to comply.
Financing LNG Carriers and Multi-Party Issues In LNG Export Projects10 September 2021
Partners Joe McGladdery and Simon Kavanagh, in the latest issue of Marine Money, look at some of the more significant issues faced generally by Owners when constructing and financing LNGCs against long-term charters.
Sanctions again – and also penalties1 December 2020
This article examines the case of Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc v Petroleos De Venezuela SA. where the effect of sanctions on obligations under a loan agreement and the doctrine of unenforceable penalty were discussed.
Conflicts of Laws: Blocking Statutes and Antiboycott28 October 2020
In the sixth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores conflicts of laws resulting from the EU Blocking Statute and US antiboycott law.
Sanctions and Shipping: Update and Overview1 October 2020
This report highlights some recent developments and forthcoming changes in the sanctions landscape which will increase the importance of compliance, most likely complicate the task and which have particular relevance for the maritime industry.
Loan Agreements and Sanctions: Lamesa Investments Limited v Cynergy Bank Limited¹15 July 2020
This article examines the decision in Lamesa Investments Limited v Cynergy Bank Limited which is significant for the way it interpreted a general illegality provision in a standard form document to apply to US secondary sanctions.
