WFW advises HCOB on US$50m MPCC loan6 September 2023
The loan facility was used to purchase five vessels.
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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).
The Hong Kong Convention, EU regulation and outstanding legal issues in various states24 August 2023
Partner Dr Clemens Hillmer published an article in the magazine HANSA (08/2023) on the impact of the Hong Kong Convention.
WFW advises Guinea as US$24bn Simandou Project core documents signed21 August 2023
US$24bn Simandou, on which we are advising the Republic of Guinea, hit a major milestone last week with the signing of the core transaction documents.
WFW continues to excel in energy and infrastructure league tables17 August 2023
We have another strong set of results in the H1 2023 energy and infrastructure league table rankings.
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.
WFW advises MPCC on US$200m strategic vessel sales and acquisitions3 August 2023
The deal includes disposing of the 2,800 TEU container ships Cimbria and Cardonia.
New Circular 08 on conditions for foreign loans not guaranteed by the government3 August 2023
This article discusses the updates on Circular 08 issued by the State Bank of Vietnam on foreign exchange administration for offshore borrowing which will take effect from 15 August 2023.
WFW advises lenders on US$1bn financing for 45 vessels3 August 2023
Consisting of a 50% term loan and a 50% revolving loan, the credit facility has a final maturity of 30 June 2028.
WFW advises Yanolja Cloud on acquisition of Go Global Travel31 July 2023
WFW led and negotiated the entire transaction, including finalising the sale and purchase agreement.
‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast12 September 2023
Join us for our ‘Sustainability Imperative’ Question Time Breakfast.
WFW advises First Citizens Bank on US$123m Greek shipping loan portfolio acquisition27 July 2023
The loans acquired pertain to 14 vessels owned by eight different ship owners.
