Who gets the upside? – Court of Appeal reverses the Lila Lisbon judgment7 October 2025
In this article we discuss the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Lila Lisbon case and its implications for the buyers and sellers of ships.
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No ka-ching against MV Kiating – Admiralty Court rejects Port of Sheerness’ period toll1 October 2025
In this article, we cover a recent English Admiralty Court decision on the Port of Sheerness’ ability to impose a “period toll” against the sub-charterers of an overstaying vessel.
Brilliance in the details – Commercial Court clarifies Hague Visby provisions24 September 2025
This article explores an enlightening English Commercial Court decision on two important points of interpretation of the Hague Visby Rules.
Know your counterparty – the pitfalls of undisclosed principals16 September 2025
We discuss an interesting recent ruling of the English Commercial Court relating to the identity of charterparty owners in the context of establishing jurisdiction.
The rise of greenwashing amid growing ESG pressures5 August 2025
Greenwashing is rising amid ESG pressures, leaving both financiers and businesses exposed to regulatory and consumer scrutiny. Regulators are enforcing stricter standards, exposing companies to reputational, legal, and financial risks for misleading sustainability claims.
WFW advises Prow Capital on senior secured post-delivery financing for Liberty Lines30 July 2025
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Prow Capital, who manage the Green Shipping Fund (“GSF”), regarding a senior secured post-delivery financing granted to Liberty Lines S.p.A. (“Liberty Lines”).
Pay Now, Argue Later: Life After Anna Dorothea28 July 2025
The ruling clarifies the limits of equitable set-off and confirms the strict enforceability of “pay now, argue later” obligations.
Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure and Repudiation Considerations24 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
WFW advises MPCC on US$260m strategic fleet optimisation22 July 2025
WFW advised MPCC on two transactions as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to get out of a contract by frustration21 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Pitfalls of payments or: how hard can it be to make a payment?21 July 2025
Unclear payment mechanics in ship sale transactions increase legal and financial risk – early coordination with banks and mortgagees is now crucial.
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.
