US Maritime Sanctions Advisory: Navigating Choppy Waters26 May 2020
In May 2020, OFAC, the US State Department and US Coast Guard issued a joint Sanctions Advisory for the Maritime Industry.
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Marshall Islands Allows Virtual Shareholder Meetings in Light of COVID-1914 May 2020
The Marshall Islands has adopted a regulation permitting shareholders to participate remotely in annual shareholder meetings.
WFW advises Seanergy on four public offerings of common shares and warrants4 May 2020
Seanergy is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Its common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”.
WFW Asia Pacific success in Marine Money ‘Deal Of the Year’ Awards30 April 2020
These Asia wins reaffirm WFW’s reputation as market leaders in leasing and in export credit agency backed projects.
Lessee/Charterer issues in ship leasing transactions27 April 2020
This briefing examines some structural and documentary issues which should be considered by Lessees/Charterers.
WFW triumph with six Marine Money ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards24 April 2020
Six deals in which WFW had leading advisory roles have been named ‘Deal of the Year’ in Marine Money’s Deal of the Year 2020 Awards.
Sign me up, log me in, let me begin: The rise of digital signatures23 April 2020
This article explains the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature, what digital signatures look like, how they work and why they are more secure than ‘simple’ electronic signatures.
Tightening of German investment control – new law pending20 April 2020
This article explores the restrictions being put in place on foreign investments in Germany.
COVID-19 – IMO guidance on delays of ship deliveries17 April 2020
This briefing examines recent IMO guidance relating to delays of ship deliveries due to COVID-19.
Foreign Direct Investment controls – what is changing and what dealmakers should do17 April 2020
This article explores the changing views of FDI in the EU, the UK, Germany and France.
“Restore Liquidity” Decree: main measures and relevant application in the Italian shipping sector16 April 2020
This article looks into the main measures set force by the Italian government’s recent Restore Liquidity Decree and how it affects the shipping industry.
Beyond Force Majeure: excusing performance under New York law during COVID-1916 April 2020
This article discusses the extraordinary circumstances in which a party’s nonperformance of its contractual obligations may be excused under the New York common law.
