Aviation Q&A – 20 things to consider for aviation deals in the UAE6 August 2026
Our aviation finance specialists explore the key issues and emerging trends influencing aircraft transactions and financing structures in Dubai.
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2026 Jones Act Waiver: What You Need To Know23 March 2026
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a notice confirming the issuance of a 60-day limited waiver by the Department of Homeland Security permitting foreign-flagged vessels to operate in the U.S. coastwise trade for the purpose of transporting at least 659 types of commodities.
Middle East conflict impact on energy markets and projects – will high gas prices result in regulatory change?23 March 2026
Disruption in the Middle East is impacting energy markets and projects. Will high gas prices result in regulatory change and how does this affect the acceleration of renewable energy?
The impact of damage to refineries in the Middle East on jet fuel supplies may have far-reaching effects12 March 2026
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating significant disruption across global crude and jet fuel supply chains. With key refineries damaged, tanker routes constrained and insurance costs rising, airlines worldwide are beginning to feel the impact.
Strait of Hormuz – its closure and its implications4 March 2026
Escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting shipping, raising critical legal and commercial risks around deviation, force majeure, war risks and charterparty obligations.
Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure and Repudiation Considerations24 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to get out of a contract by frustration21 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: to trade or not to trade? Insurance implications of a potential closure of the Strait17 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to deal with contractual issues, rights and obligations16 July 2025
This first article in the series discusses the contractual issues arising in the event that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
WFW expands Middle East energy, projects and infrastructure expertise with new Partner hire1 November 2021
Alhassane specialises in international project development and financing, with a strong emphasis on the Middle East and Africa where his experience spans over 28 countries.
Third party funding in the Middle East11 March 2019
In this briefing we consider the benefits of Third Party Funding and how there are increased opportunities for court litigation and arbitration funding in the Middle East and in particular the UAE.
