WFW shortlisted for Restructuring Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards17 September 2021
The Lawyer Awards recognise excellence in the UK legal profession and their annual ceremony is one of the key highlights of the legal year.
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Approved Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules25 August 2021
This article reviews the new Nasdaq listing rules relating to board diversity and disclosure that were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2021.
New German Govt. Act on setting up businesses online14 July 2021
On 10 June 2021, the German Parliament (Bundestag) adopted the Act on the Implementation of the Digitalisation Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Digitalisierungsrichtlinie, DiRUG) of the European Union, setting the framework for the online formation and registration of branches of new businesses in Germany.
WFW expands Sydney office with relocation of Partner Alan Polivnick1 July 2021
WFW is delighted to announce the relocation of Partner Alan Polivnick from Bangkok to Sydney, where he joins Robert Williams, Sydney Office Head and Head of WFW’s Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality team.
WFW deals score two Airline Economics Awards wins28 June 2021
WFW is delighted to announce that two deals the firm advised on have been named deals of the year at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards 2021.
Aviation Q&A – 20 things to think about for aviation deals in France14 June 2021
This short Q&A references 20 key points to think about on aviation deals in France describing practical things aircraft lessors and financiers need to be aware of in relation to their operations in France and/or with French lessors.
WFW successfully advises Ryanair on interim safeguard of Rome-Ciampino summer slots18 May 2021
The Italian Ministry introduced several noise-related operating restrictions at Rome-Ciampino airport and a drastic reduction in its airport slots, mostly affecting Ryanair.
WFW expands London Aviation team with new Partner hire17 May 2021
Chris is the most recent of several senior hires and promotions across WFW’s Global Aviation Group in the past two years.
Virgin Atlantic Airways restructuring wins IFLR1000 Europe Restructuring Deal of the Year 202130 April 2021
The deal is one of the most significant airline restructurings to have taken place since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis.
WFW advises on industry-changing AWG carbon calculator25 March 2021
Using original equipment manufacturer source data provided by Airbus, ATR, Boeing and Embraer, the ACC will generate and compare carbon dioxide emissions data for aircraft and aircraft portfolios.
WFW advises Ryanair on appeals on territorial continuity against Italy’s MIT18 March 2021
The first Italian court decision on the legitimacy of the imposition of public service obligations on the air traffic sector under Regulation (EU) No 1008/2008 is expected in May 2021.
Green shoots – sustainability developments in the aviation sector17 March 2021
In the first of our series on ESG principles in the aviation sector, we consider some of the environmental and sustainability initiatives that exist today or are on the horizon in the aviation industry.