Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ webinar series – episode 12 December 2025
This series of webinars explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Court of Appeal guidance for charterers when owners nominate a port or place convenient for repossession5 November 2025
The recent Court of Appeal judgment in The Songa Pride serves as a useful summary of the law on the limits placed on owners when nominating a port for repossession of their vessels.
Maritime Insights Breakfast Seminar – Session Three: Charterparties19 November 2025
Tailored for maritime professionals, Dubai’s Maritime team are hosting a series of presentations focussing on hot topics and trends affecting the Middle East Maritime market throughout the year.
Greek Court rules that owners are not obliged to remove wrecks located beyond Greek territorial waters16 October 2025
Greek Court sets precedent: No wreck removal duty beyond territorial waters – owners shielded from fines, redefining maritime liability boundaries.
No ka-ching against MV Kiating – Admiralty Court rejects Port of Sheerness’ period toll1 October 2025
In this article, we cover a recent English Admiralty Court decision on the Port of Sheerness’ ability to impose a “period toll” against the sub-charterers of an overstaying vessel.
Brilliance in the details – Commercial Court clarifies Hague Visby provisions24 September 2025
This article explores an enlightening English Commercial Court decision on two important points of interpretation of the Hague Visby Rules.
WFW excels in H1 2025 Energy and Infrastructure League Tables1 September 2025
The firm achieved strong results in the H1 2025 energy and infrastructure league tables in leading sector publications IJGlobal, Inframation and inspiratia.
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.
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.
Climate Litigation: Key Risks and Liabilities Surrounding Ports and Terminals23 May 2025
This article discusses the decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland (“Decision”).
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Enforces Independent Director Consent Requirements1 May 2025
Bankruptcy remote structures are most often used for valuable assets, such as drill ships, FSRUs, commercial aircraft and real estate.
No Maritime EU ETS Account, No Compliance: Register or Risk Penalties20 March 2025
The deadline of 31 March 2025 for submitting verified maritime emissions reports under the Maritime EU Emissions Trading Scheme (“EU ETS”), which commenced last year, is fast approaching and most shipping companies will inadvertently find themselves to be non-compliant once the deadline hits.
