Ship fires and Electric Vehicles – The Evolving Risks of the Energy Transition12 August 2025
As the global economy moves towards decarbonisation, the maritime sector is both a facilitator and casualty of the energy transition.
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The rise of greenwashing amid growing ESG pressures5 August 2025
Greenwashing is rising amid ESG pressures, leaving both financiers and businesses exposed to regulatory and consumer scrutiny. Regulators are enforcing stricter standards, exposing companies to reputational, legal, and financial risks for misleading sustainability claims.
WFW advises Prow Capital on senior secured post-delivery financing for Liberty Lines30 July 2025
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Prow Capital, who manage the Green Shipping Fund (“GSF”), regarding a senior secured post-delivery financing granted to Liberty Lines S.p.A. (“Liberty Lines”).
Pay Now, Argue Later: Life After Anna Dorothea28 July 2025
The ruling clarifies the limits of equitable set-off and confirms the strict enforceability of “pay now, argue later” obligations.
WFW Advises Pacific Basin on US$250m Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility28 July 2025
WFW advised Pacific Basin on a US$250m sustainability-linked seven-year senior secured committed revolving credit facility.
Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure and Repudiation Considerations24 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
WFW named Law Firm of the Year – Shipping and Aviation at CBLJ Awards 202523 July 2025
WFW was named the “Law Firm of the Year 2025 – Transportation and Logistics” at the China Business Law Awards organised by the China Business Law Journal.
WFW advises ING on tank container fund financing for FPG AIM Capital23 July 2025
WFW advised ING on a term loan facility provided to TCIF, a subsidiary of a sub-fund managed by FAC, for the acquisition of stainless steel tank containers.
WFW advises MPCC on US$260m strategic fleet optimisation22 July 2025
WFW advised MPCC on two transactions as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to get out of a contract by frustration21 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Pitfalls of payments or: how hard can it be to make a payment?21 July 2025
Unclear payment mechanics in ship sale transactions increase legal and financial risk – early coordination with banks and mortgagees is now crucial.
The Strait of Hormuz: to trade or not to trade? Insurance implications of a potential closure of the Strait17 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
