WFW Hong Kong named CBLJ Shipping “Firm of the Year”28 May 2021
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WFW advises PointState Capital on US$253.7m TM IPO27 May 2021
We advised PointState Capital regarding its participation in Taylor Maritime’s oversubscribed US$253.7m initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange.
WFW advises BPER Banca, CDP, Banca Popolare di Sondrio and SACE on €31.5m Fratelli Cosulich financing26 May 2021
WFW has advised a consortium of banks on a €31.5m loan to Fratelli Cosulich to finance the construction of an 8,200mc gas carrier.
WFW advises on US$22m loan facility for five containerships25 May 2021
The cross-border WFW Maritime team that advised the bank on the transaction was led by London Partner Kavita Shah, with New York Partner John Benson leading on the US law aspects of the transaction.
WFW advises NAB on US$140.2m JOLCO financing25 May 2021
This ground-breaking transaction represents the first JOLCO involving a joint venture between ICBC Leasing and China Merchants Energy Shipping, with the vessels in question commissioned for a long-term contract of affreightment with Brazilian conglomerate Vale.
Alternative Fuels – What does the future hold for Shipping?12 May 2021
Drawing on the findings of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”, this article takes a look at some of the possible fuels to replace heavy fuel oil in the shipping industry. While some of these alternative fuels may eventually prove to be intermediate solutions, they remain an essential part of the industry’s journey to its carbon neutral future.
WFW advises Euromont and Navigazione Montanari on €35m product tanker acquisition financing11 May 2021
The six-year loan is backed by Italian export credit agency SACE through its “Garanzia Italia” facility and was partly used by Euromont for the purchase of two product tankers.
Maritime Webinar Series – Episode 318 May 2021
Join Watson Farley & Williams for the third and final episode of our Maritime Webinar Series on 18 May.
Digitalising Singapore: the new ETA and its impact on e-Bills of Lading7 May 2021
This article discusses some key benefits of Singapore’s Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2021 and its impact on the maritime sector, focusing on e-bills of lading with a Q&A at the end.
Commencement of Arbitration for Cargo Claims6 May 2021
Disputes can arise over whether a cargo claimant’s arbitration notice was issued validly – and how (and if) the LOU arbitration provision should be read with the bill of lading’s arbitration clause. Recent guidance stresses caution in such circumstances.
WFW advises Oak Hill on acquisition of US$182.5m container portfolio4 May 2021
Oak Hill has acquired over 110,000 containers from Aves One. The portfolio is valued at c. US$182.5m and the structure involved both asset and debt elements between the parties.
