WFW advises CMC on landmark LNG carrier joint ventures2 February 2026
WFW advised CMC and GBAFM on a series of joint ventures with a global financial institution.
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Tokyo Maritime Seminar 202518 November 2025
We discuss the current issues affecting the ever-evolving world of international shipping.
UK company law: new Companies House identity verification requirements18 August 2025
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces new mandatory requirements for company directors, members of limited liability partnerships, people with significant control and those making filings at Companies House to verify their identity.
WFW advises Höegh Evi on acquisition of 50% stake in shareholder Larus17 December 2024
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
WFW advises HCOB on €992m NIBC shipping portfolio acquisition1 July 2024
The portfolio was acquired through a multi-stage competitive bidding process.
WFW advises UCED on acquisition of Slovak energy producer GGE10 June 2024
GGE has a portfolio comprising 213 MW heat and 70+MW electricity networks.
WFW advises Snam on acquisition of BW Singapore FSRU5 December 2023
The BW Singapore can operate both as an LNG carrier and FSRU.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – change is on its way!23 November 2023
This article outlines the key corporate law changes introduced in the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 which received royal assent on 26 October 2023.
WFW advises Yanolja Cloud on acquisition of Go Global Travel31 July 2023
WFW led and negotiated the entire transaction, including finalising the sale and purchase agreement.
WFW advises Ultimate Aviation Group on acquisition of OHS UK17 April 2023
Ultimate Aviation Group is a prominent aviation industry player headquartered in South Africa.
Collaboration is key – ESG focussed joint ventures are on the rise in shipping30 March 2023
On 23 March 2023, we published part two of ‘The Sustainability Imperative’. One of the key findings in the follow-up report is that shipowners have become more collaborative. In 2021, two-thirds said they would like to form partnerships to pursue innovation. Now, 56% are already in an ESG-linked tie-up.
WFW advises RGREEN INVEST on €250m investment in Econergy1 February 2023
Watson Farley & Williams has advised French independent asset management company RGREEN INVEST on a €250m investment in independent Israeli renewable energy producer Econergy to enhance their strategic cooperation.
