The Foreign Subsidies Regulation: practical implications for public procurement procedures9 January 2026
Overview of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its role in ensuring fair competition within EU public procurement procedures.
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Section 16(a) Insider Reporting Obligations Will Apply to Foreign Private Issuers7 January 2026
Buried on page 2659 of the NDAA – the US$901bn defense spending bill signed into law by President Trump on December 18, 2025 – you’ll find Section 8103: “Disclosures by Directors, Officers, and Principal Stockholders” a.k.a. the “Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.”
Fake or Fortune – the m/v “Vyssos”: does an MII policy cover a mortgagee who relies on a forged cover note?7 January 2026
In this article, Charles Buss discusses the implications for ship financiers of the decision in Oceanus Capital v Lloyd’s Insurance Company.
WFW advises MPCC on strategic fleet optimisation18 December 2025
MPCC contracted China’s Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering to build six 3,700 TEU container ships, with the first delivery scheduled for H2 2028.
WFW advises Cetus Maritime on sustainability-linked credit facility18 December 2025
WFW advised Cetus Maritime on the successful closing of a US$60m sustainability-linked credit facility.
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.
Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ Webinar Series – Episode 28 January 2026
This series of webinars will explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
Kavita Shah named in Lloyd’s List Top 10 Maritime Lawyers of 202511 December 2025
Kavita is honoured for her expertise in maritime asset finance—particularly creditor representation—and her advisory work on portfolio acquisitions, refinancings, and credit facilities.
WFW advises Borr on US$360m acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble10 December 2025
The rigs enable Borr to leverage its best-in-class platform to maximise their value whilst offering its customers a larger and versatile fleet
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.
WFW advises Okeanis on US$115m stock offering24 November 2025
Proceeds from the offering will be used as partial consideration for the acquisition of two newbuild Suezmax vessels.
WFW advises lenders on financing for Elyse Energy projects24 November 2025
The €70m financing will be used to develop two strategic sustainable fuel projects.
