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Travel Law Update: EU, UK, Asia and Americas14 May 2025
Scrutiny over digital markets is expected to increase in the UK and EU under the Digital Markets legislation.
Cleared for Take Off: Aviation Webinar Series7 May 2025
This three-episode series will explore a range of topics within the aviation industry, featuring insights from our partners and guests.
The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, a Further Crucial GIFT to the Indian Aviation Industry24 March 2025
India’s airlines need full access to all international financial markets to fund their rapid expansion.
WFW advises secured bondholders in Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 bankruptcy17 March 2025
Spirit announced the close of its financial restructuring and emergence from bankruptcy.
WFW wins before TAR Piemonte for AICALF, EasyJet, Ryanair and Volotea29 January 2025
By accepting WFW’s arguments, TAR Piemonte declared the decision illegitimate.
Aviation Case Review 202429 January 2025
We have brought together summaries of some of the more notable aviation decisions in 2024 in jurisdictions around the world that cover topics from grounding to insolvency, as well as the ever-present termination notice.
Climate Litigation: Key Risks and Liabilities for Aviation Companies23 January 2025
The decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v Switzerland has set a precedent requiring Convention states to assess the effectiveness of their legislative regimes to protect individuals who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Grounding Aircraft in Dubai Possible (again) Through DIFC Courts23 January 2025
DIFC Courts have grounded aircraft in Dubai for lease breaches, using sweep-up clauses to secure interim relief despite no specific jurisdiction clauses.
WFW supports on foundational materials for Trinity College Dublin’s Transnational Commercial and Leasing Law Project17 January 2025
The Project launched on 16 January 2025 with its first symposium based on the foundational materials.
Prominent Chinese Shipping Companies Added to US “Non-blacklist”13 January 2025
The outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden added several prominent Chinese companies to a list of “Chinese military companies” maintained by the Department of Defense.
WFW secures TAR Lazio win for Ryanair for Ciampino flights20 December 2024
We successfully represented Ryanair before the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio in a dispute with the Italian Civil Aviation Authority regarding the reduction of its flights at Rome’s Ciampino airport.
