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.
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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 advises Marla Investments on EuroHoldings majority share acquisition24 June 2025
Marla Investments is a company affiliated with Greece’s Latsis family, who have had a leading presence in shipping for over 80 years.
WFW deal wins Transport Export Finance Deal of the Year and Global Deal of the Year at TXF Perfect 10 Awards12 June 2025
By recognising only ten outstanding transactions in export finance across the world, the TXF Perfect 10 Awards are the industry gold-standard for excellence.
Waves of Progress: Women steering the future of ESG and Finance26 June 2025
Watson Farley & Williams invites you to a webinar which will spotlight the vital contributions of women to the maritime sector.
Late Redelivery and Lost Opportunities: Key Lessons from Hapag-Lloyd AG v Skyros Maritime Corp14 April 2025
Shipowners should be aware that where charterers redeliver late, their ability to claim substantial damages could be limited by the existence of any contractual obligations that prevent entry into further fixtures.
No Maritime EU ETS Account, No Compliance: Register or Risk Penalties20 March 2025
The deadline of 31 March 2025 for submitting verified maritime emissions reports under the Maritime EU Emissions Trading Scheme (“EU ETS”), which commenced last year, is fast approaching and most shipping companies will inadvertently find themselves to be non-compliant once the deadline hits.
Enhancing Global Trade Efficiency? UNIDROIT’s New Model Law on Warehouse Receipts22 August 2024
This article examines the new Model Law on Warehouse Receipts developed by UNIDROIT, summarising its key objectives and commenting on its benefit for all commodity market participants.
Maritime Seminar and Reception – Singapore28 November 2023
Our multi-disciplinary practitioners will be speaking on the hot topics and trends in shipping and provide practical insight on navigating the challenges and opportunities in the industry for 2024 and beyond.
‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast12 September 2023
Join us for our ‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast.
WFW advises NAI on purchase of eight vessels from Vassholmen6 April 2023
Watson Farley & Williams advised Nai Int. Ltd. on the purchase of eight vessels from Vassholmen Shipping Ltd.
US Risk Retention – Container Box White Paper23 December 2022
The purpose of this White Paper is to provide general guidance to transaction participants and practitioners in their consideration of the application of the provisions of Section 15G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as added by section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the federal interagency credit risk retention rules promulgated thereunder, codified at 17 C.F.R. Part 246, to a typical issuance of securities by a newly formed special purpose vehicle that owns or will own, among other things, a portfolio of marine containers and related leases which may be entered into directly or indirectly by way of one or more management agreements.
