‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast12 September 2023
Join us for our ‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast.
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What’s that trundling over the hill – is it an answer? (or will the Hong Kong Convention solve the world’s ship recycling hot mess?)6 July 2023
The Hong Kong Convention is finally coming into force. Will this clean up ship recycling’s act for good?
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Five Steps to Take Now7 June 2023
Partners Sarah Ellington and Dr F. Maximilian Boemke discuss how businesses can prepare for the introduction of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This is the first in a series of articles considering the potential impact of the proposed Directive.
Climate Change and Directors’ Duties – ClientEarth v Shell decision provides comfort for directors17 May 2023
In this article, we discuss the recent decision in ClientEarth’s action against Shell’s directors for alleged failure to comply with their duties to the company in relation to climate risk.
Embrace ESG to encourage finance innovation17 May 2023
In the Global Ports Report 2023, Partners Florian Kutzbach, Sarah Ellington and Christina Howard discuss how those seeking financing for any such investment need to take into account the ever-intensifying focus on the ESG credentials of the wider shipping industry, and in particular the push for decarbonisation.
Chemical companies as producers of green electricity25 April 2023
In an article for a German publication, CHEManager, Partners Dr F. Maximilian Boemke and Thomas Hollenhorst share their expertise on chemical companies exploring green electricity production.
The Sustainability Imperative – Middle East24 April 2023
Following the recent launch of ‘The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2’, Partner Michael Savva examines changing attitudes to sustainability and ESG in the Middle East maritime industry.
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 Navigator on ‘women in leadership’ linked loan23 March 2023
The senior term loan facility, which expires in 2029, was signed to refinance two existing facilities.
How tight are your delivery conditions? Mitigating risks for lessors in aircraft delivery provisions16 February 2023
This article discusses delivery provisions in aircraft operating leases and a recently decided case between Peregrine Aviation Bravo Limited and Laudamotion Gmbh.
WFW advises on US$24bn Simandou project, world’s largest mining and related infrastructure project5 January 2023
The Simandou project involves the exploitation of four world class iron ore blocks in the southern region of Guinea.
ESG: five things to look out for in 202315 December 2022
ESG is still top of the agenda in boardrooms. In this article, WFW Partner Sarah Ellington considers five things to look out for in 2023.
