Latest developments in the Emissions Trading Scheme breakfast briefing6 February 2024
Watson Farley & Williams invites you to our Latest developments in the Emissions Trading Scheme breakfast briefing.
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Italian Tonnage Tax regime extended to EU and EEA vessels23 January 2024
Relevant decrees have been published to complete the opening of the Italian tonnage tax regime to European Union and European Economic Area registered vessels.
Maritime Seminar – Hong Kong22 November 2023
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our Maritime breakfast seminar in Hong Kong on 22 November 2023, in conjunction with Hong Kong Maritime Week 2023.
German tonnage tax regime – Insights of tax authorities’ view29 August 2023
Attention should be paid to the newly published guideline of the tax authorities on the German tonnage tax regime which provides further clarifications on related aspects (subject to final and pending court decisions).
Thumbs up for emojis – the cautionary case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd7 August 2023
This article discusses the recent Canadian judgment of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd, which should be noted with caution by trading companies and other organisations whose personnel regularly discuss contract terms via informal communication methods, such as WhatsApp, Telegram or WeChat.
Hitting the Bull’s Eye26 May 2023
The UK Court of Appeal held that the one-year time bar for claims under the Hague-Visby Rules applies to claims for misdelivery, even if said misdelivery occurred after discharge.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 222 March 2023
Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews and a global survey of circa 500 senior industry leaders, our follow-up report examines the shipping world’s views on ESG and what actions it is taking as a result.
Italy unlocks drilling in new Italian “Aiuti Quater” Decree22 December 2022
The Italian government has announced new measures on the procedure for drilling to secure the long-term supply of domestically produced natural gas initiated in its new Aiuti quater Decree.
Towards a new AI liability regime: presumptions and right of access to evidence in favour of injured parties22 December 2022
The article summarises the main elements of the directive proposed by the EU Commission to adapt the rules on non-contractual civil liability to allow for artificial intelligence.
Which Russia sanctions affect the maritime economy the most?10 November 2022
In a recent article for the German international maritime journal, HANSA, Partners Dr Christian Finnern and Dr F. Maximilian Boemke share their thoughts on the effects sanctions against Russia are having on the shipping industry.
Breakfast Talk: Alternative Fuels in the Maritime Sector26 October 2022
In our breakfast talk, speakers from different areas of the shipping industry will provide you with their view on the upcoming changes and invite you to discuss on how to best prepare your business.
WFW advises ING Bank on sustainability-linked JOLCO with Stolt-Nielsen and FPG10 August 2022
The interest rate under the term loan facility is linked to an annual ESG score.
