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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Maritime in Review 2025 – Article Roundup15 January 2026
Our most popular articles from 2025 highlight how this year has been one of both challenge and opportunity in the maritime sector.
Ship leasing: Does a financial lessor need to be the registered owner of the leased asset?16 October 2025
Prior to the advent of Chinese leasing, ship leasing was historically a financing structure in the alternative ship finance space.
USTR 301 and retaliatory measures in China15 October 2025
The background to these measures stems from a petition brought by five labour unions in the US who complained of unfair practices by China in the maritime sector which they believed posed a discriminatory threat to US commerce.
WFW advises BOCOM Leasing on LNG carrier leasings3 December 2024
Upon delivery, the vessels will be bareboat chartered to a disponent-owner.
Maritime Seminar – Hong Kong20 November 2024
Join us for our Maritime seminar in Hong Kong on 20 November 2024.
Maritime Seminar – Shanghai9 September 2024
Join us for our Maritime seminar in Shanghai on 9 September 2024.
Maritime Seminar – Beijing21 May 2024
We presented on current issues and shipping fundamentals and advising on challenges recently encountered by some industry players.
WFW advises CMFL on novation of bareboat charter and purchase of drilling rig by Saipem21 March 2024
Sea Lion 7 is a self-elevating mobile drilling unit capable of operating in water depths of up to 114.3 metres.
Expanded Arrangement for Enforcement of Mainland Judgments in Hong Kong10 January 2024
This article highlights the key summary of the expanded arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of judgments between mainland China and Hong Kong which will take effect on 29 January 2024.
Maritime Seminar – Hong Kong22 November 2023
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our Maritime breakfast seminar in Hong Kong on 22 November 2023, in conjunction with Hong Kong Maritime Week 2023.
WFW advises CMFL on US$445.7m first sustainability-linked term loan facilities8 December 2021
The syndicated financing is linked to certain pre-determined key performance indicators on sustainability.
