Reasonably secure or allowed to arrest?23 June 2022
In this article we discuss the UK Court of Appeal’s recent decision on the construction of the Admiralty Solicitors Group standard collision jurisdiction wording (“ASG2”).
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WFW advises ING on US$40m sustainability-linked loan with BW LPG for four VLGCs22 June 2022
The amendments aimed at incorporating sustainability linked provisions into the facility, highlighting the conscious effort of all parties involved to support and recognise the importance of ESG in maritime facilities.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 12121 June 2022
In Commercial Disputes Weekly we look at the first decision on what is a “construction contract” since adjudication was introduced in 1998, in which Watson Farley & Williams acted for the successful appellant before the Court of Appeal.
WFW wins four ‘Transport Deal of the Year’ awards at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure 2022 Awards17 June 2022
The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards honour the institutions and the deals in Asia each year
WFW Hong Kong named CBLJ’s Shipping and Aviation ‘Firm of the Year’15 June 2022
The China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focussed corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.
Frank Dunne honoured by Hellenic Ship Financiers Association8 June 2022
Frank was recognised for his contribution to the Greek shipping finance sector, in particular his involvement in establishing WFW’s Athens office in 1984 and running the office for five years.
The ZouZou – MII to the rescue?1 June 2022
The ZouZou – If the owner’s marine insurers decline cover for a total loss, will the lender’s mortgagee’s interest insurance policy come to the rescue?
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 11931 May 2022
We cover two adjudication decisions in the latest Commercial Disputes Weekly, as well as an application for permission to substitute an expert witness when the existing expert is no longer willing to act. In addition we discuss the Admiralty Court’s first decision on collision liability in a Precautionary Area.
WFW advises Dea Capital on sale of five cargo vessels to Navigazione Montanari26 May 2022
All five vessels will fly the Italian flag and operate in the oil, product, chemical tanker and bulker segments.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 11824 May 2022
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, we look at an interesting decision on mortgagee’s interest insurance and how to interpret the New York Convention in a domestic law context. We also consider two weighty judgments that contain lessons on how not to behave.
WFW advises NSF on assets sale to HSCM24 May 2022
The combined transport platform will manage shipping and transport investments across the capital structure and will have assets under management and capital commitments of more than US$4bn.
Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance16 May 2022
In this article, London Partners Toby Royal and Mike Phillips and Paralegal James Fitzjohn assess the rules and what they mean for the maritime insurance industry.
