Ship recycling6 September 2021
In this German webinar, our Hamburg Partners Dr Clemens Hillmer and Dr Maximilian Boemke will give you an overview of the legal regulations governing the recycling of ships.
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London International Shipping Week 202113 September 2021
As the law firm with the largest dedicated maritime practice in the world, we are proud to be long-standing supporters of London International Shipping Week, which in a short time has grown to be one of the world’s premier maritime events.
Legal Issues in Supplying and Financing Maritime Energy Saving Technology9 August 2021
The development and use of energy saving technology (EST) in ships is likely to play a significant part in the transition towards sustainability. However, the installation and financing of EST on ships may present several challenges, particularly with existing ship financiers.
Expert Duties – A Triple Threat?5 July 2021
In three recent cases, the English courts have provided a series of warnings on the uses and abuses of expert evidence, from guidance on the avoidance of conflicts to the implications of a failure by experts to comply with their duties.
WFW advises Viking Line on M/v ro-ro “Mega Regina” bareboat hire/purchase agreement1 July 2021
We advised Viking Line Abp on the negotiation of a bareboat hire/purchase agreement relating to the M/v ro-ro vessel “Mega Regina” with France’s Corsica Ferries S.A.S.
WFW advises NAB on US$140.2m JOLCO financing25 May 2021
This ground-breaking transaction represents the first JOLCO involving a joint venture between ICBC Leasing and China Merchants Energy Shipping, with the vessels in question commissioned for a long-term contract of affreightment with Brazilian conglomerate Vale.
WFW Hong Kong Office Head Madeline Leong named Lloyd’s List’s Top 10 Maritime Lawyer8 December 2020
This is the third time in four years in which one of our leading female partners has been recognised by Lloyd’s List, following Lindsey Keeble and Mei Lin Goh’s nomination in 2019 and 2017 respectively.
Insolvency filing obligations and Covid-19: liability risks for managing directors9 November 2020
This article explores the risk of personal liability for managing directors in connection with insolvency filing obligations during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Germany.
US Sanctions: Spotlight on Cuba7 October 2020
This is the fourth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community. This article will focus on US sanctions on Cuba.
US Sanctions 10116 September 2020
In the first of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article provides a general overview of said sanctions.