Maritime Seminar – Seoul12 October 2023
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our first Seoul maritime seminar, taking place on Thursday 12 October 2023.
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WFW recognised as leading international law firm for shipping and aviation at CBLJ Awards 20234 July 2023
The China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focussed corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.
WFW advises Citibank on US$32m SINOSURE-backed TV Cable fibre optic financing11 January 2023
The loan will enable TV Cable to finance its acquisition of certain fibre optic equipment manufactured by ZTE Corporation.
WFW advises BNPP on US$1,170m Sinosure-backed JOLCOs for 15 Seaspan container vessels9 November 2022
Seaspan will use the loan proceeds to fund 15 7,000 TEU dual fuel newbuild container vessels.
WFW Partner Madeline Leong named Shipping & Maritime Lawyer of the Year at WIBLA 202221 September 2022
WIBLA brings together the best female lawyers from across the region to celebrate the advancements of women in the legal profession
WFW advises ING on US$40m sustainability-linked loan with BW LPG for four VLGCs22 June 2022
The amendments aimed at incorporating sustainability linked provisions into the facility, highlighting the conscious effort of all parties involved to support and recognise the importance of ESG in maritime facilities.
WFW wins four ‘Transport Deal of the Year’ awards at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure 2022 Awards17 June 2022
The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards honour the institutions and the deals in Asia each year
WFW expands Hong Kong Finance Practice with new Partner hire31 January 2022
Jonathan joins WFW from Maples Group and was previously a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong.
WFW Global Maritime Sector Co-Head Lindsey Keeble named WIBLA European Shipping and Maritime Lawyer of the Year 202125 June 2021
Lindsey’s WIBLA win follows on from being named one of Lloyd’s List’s Top 10 Maritime Lawyers 2019 and reaffirms her standing as one of the leading legal advisors to the shipping industry worldwide.
WFW advises BW on US$152m Japanese Operating Lease Financing for “BW Helios”16 June 2021
We advised BW Group Limited, one of the world’s leading maritime groups in the tanker, gas and offshore sector, on the US$152,250,000 Japanese Operating Lease financing in respect of a 174,000 cbm LNG carrier, “BW Helios”.
WFW Hong Kong named CBLJ Shipping “Firm of the Year”28 May 2021
The China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focussed corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.
WFW advises NAB on US$140.2m JOLCO financing25 May 2021
This ground-breaking transaction represents the first JOLCO involving a joint venture between ICBC Leasing and China Merchants Energy Shipping, with the vessels in question commissioned for a long-term contract of affreightment with Brazilian conglomerate Vale.
