WFW aviation deals win big at Ishka Deal of the Year Awards 202227 April 2023
With a total of four deals recognised, WFW has accumulated the highest tally of any institution at the awards this year.
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EU ETS, UK ETS and CH ETS: Undue fears for lessors over liens and aircraft detention rights25 April 2023
This article explores the workings of the EU UK and Swiss (CH) ETS schemes, including their enforcement mechanics, and the risk that an aircraft operator’s non-compliance with them poses to lessors across those jurisdictions which fall within these schemes.
WFW advises Ultimate Aviation Group on acquisition of OHS UK17 April 2023
Ultimate Aviation Group is a prominent aviation industry player headquartered in South Africa.
WFW opens Tokyo office17 April 2023
WFW Tokyo will initially focus on asset and structured finance in the aviation and maritime sectors, offering both Japanese and English law capabilities.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 15628 March 2023
A strong transport theme for this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly, with a decision on the impact of sanctions on aircraft leasing standby letters of credit and two maritime decisions on unseaworthiness and recovery of standby charges. We round it off with a look at whether recent damage from a WWII bomb falls within the war exclusion of an insurance policy.
Regulating the collection and transfer of API Data to strengthen EU border controls27 March 2023
In this article, we discuss the EU Commission’s proposal to repeal Council Directive 2004/82/EC of 29 April 2004 requiring carriers to communicate passenger data for the purposes of enhancing border control and tackling illegal immigration.
WFW advises Investec on US$500m debt platform launch16 March 2023
A seed portfolio of US$70m of senior loans across six aircraft and airlines in three continents has already been agreed.
Aviation in India Transformed: A Guide for International Aircraft Financiers on Investing in India’s Unprecedented Expansion22 February 2023
In this article, we consider the key issues for aircraft financiers when investing in Indian aircraft, whether that investor is an operating lessor or financier.
How tight are your delivery conditions? Mitigating risks for lessors in aircraft delivery provisions16 February 2023
This article discusses delivery provisions in aircraft operating leases and a recently decided case between Peregrine Aviation Bravo Limited and Laudamotion Gmbh.
WFW advising RMI and leading banks on development of aviation CAF framework8 February 2023
The CAF framework will help to create consistency and transparency for financiers when reporting and measuring progress against decarbonisation targets.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 14831 January 2023
This issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly contains some valuable lessons on ensuring that you consider carefully what you are agreeing to as well as making sure finalise the contracting process. We also consider a decision on the interpretation of section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and when a party should be allowed to defend the claim against them.
WFW secures success for Gulf Wings in DIFC Court of Appeal23 January 2023
The decision reinforces the guiding principle that contemnors must make good what has been lost as a result of their contempt.
