Current Trends in Ship Finance5 September 2019
The 20th Current Trends in Ship Finance Seminar will take place on 5 September in Hamburg.
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What should shipping do about economic substance?3 July 2019
These are rules, pushed forward by the EU and the OECD, as part of the continued battle against “tax havens”.
Marshall Islands – economic substance requirements for shipping companies20 June 2019
Traditional “offshore” shipping jurisdictions have introduced “economic substance” rules. Read here to find out more.
UK tonnage tax – Brexit: One less problem to solve27 March 2019
With near perfect timing, the administrators of UK tonnage tax have cleverly and conveniently solved one potential Brexit problem. Read to find out more.
Bermuda added to EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions20 March 2019
On 12 March 2019, the Council of the European Union added Bermuda to its list of non‑cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. What does this mean for tax arrangements and offshore companies with global group structures?
WFW advises TUI Cruises GmbH on building contracts for two new InTUItion class passenger cruise ships17 July 2018
To be involved in the negotiation and conclusion of the building contracts for these two newbuilds was a great pleasure for WFW
UK Tonnage Tax: A Short Guide3 April 2018
Tonnage Tax has turned 18 years old. Whilst most people connected to shipping have heard of it, its purpose and how it works is not always clear to everyone who comes across it. This briefing is intended to provide a short insight into the basics of UK tonnage tax.
WFW advises NYK on its Long-term LNG Carrier Charter Agreement with EDF LNG Shipping7 February 2018
We are proud to have been able to assist NYK on such an important project.
WFW advises Teekay Offshore on strategic investments by Brookfield and refinancings12 October 2017
We are delighted once again to assist Teekay Offshore on a series of highly strategic investments and refinancings that have so significantly enhanced the position of Teekay Offshore going forward.
Two WFW deals named TXF Project/ECA Finance Deals of the Year 201622 June 2017
WFW is delighted to announce that two deals the firm advised on have been named in. . .