WFW advises Navigator on US$133.7m secured loan facility4 March 2026
The facility will finance up to 65% of the pre‑delivery and delivery instalments for the construction of two 48,500 cubic metre liquefied ethylene gas carriers.
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Regulatory Expropriation and Legislative Change: Navigating the Boundaries of Sovereign Power26 February 2026
We explore the concept of regulatory expropriation, drawing the distinction between legitimate regulation and indirect expropriation and highlighting strategic considerations for both investors and states.
Mining the Deep Sea: Navigating the Exploration License Process in the US25 February 2026
For entities interested in exploring the deep sea, a thorough understanding of the process for applying for an exploration license in the US is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing the prospects of successfully obtaining license approval.
WFW advises CMC on landmark LNG carrier joint ventures2 February 2026
WFW advised CMC and GBAFM on a series of joint ventures with a global financial institution.
Shaping 2026 –
Energy ∙ Infrastructure ∙ Transport
Germany and Beyond26 January 2026
With this outlook for Germany and beyond, we aim to provide direction and fresh perspectives for the year ahead to market participants preparing decisions, planning investments or forging new partnerships.
Mining the Deep Sea: How the US is Unlocking the Ocean’s Critical Minerals16 January 2026
In the global push for clean energy transition and growing demand for critical minerals, the US offers a clear, regulatory path forward for deep seabed exploration and commercial recovery.
Late payments lose ships – Commercial Court rejects bareboat sale obligation15 December 2025
In this article, Natalie and James explain a July 2025 ruling by the English Commercial Court relating to interpretation of a bareboat charterparty’s sale obligation provision.
Proving Denial of Justice in Investor-State Disputes2 December 2025
Denial of justice claims are powerful tools in investor-State dispute settlement but require high standards of proof and strategic planning to effectively address serious judicial misconduct.
Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ webinar series – episode 12 December 2025
This series of webinars explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury November LLC & Ors [2025] UKSC 39: Buyer Gets Off Scot Free – When does an MOA deposit become a debt?13 November 2025
In this article we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on MOA deposits in King Crude Carriers v Ridgebury.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Court of Appeal guidance for charterers when owners nominate a port or place convenient for repossession5 November 2025
The recent Court of Appeal judgment in The Songa Pride serves as a useful summary of the law on the limits placed on owners when nominating a port for repossession of their vessels.
Maritime Insights Breakfast Seminar – Session Three: Charterparties19 November 2025
Tailored for maritime professionals, Dubai’s Maritime team are hosting a series of presentations focussing on hot topics and trends affecting the Middle East Maritime market throughout the year.
