US Trade Representative Implements Port Fee Proposal22 April 2025
On April 17, 2025, the USTR published a notice of action implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 24122 April 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a UK Supreme Court decision on limitation of liability, as well as other judgments on the interpretation of an arbitration award, alleged defective design on a construction project and an undisclosed principal in a commodities contract.
Australian criminal convictions for online travel insurance products: do you need to review your compliance procedures?17 April 2025
In the third article in our series on prosecution of online platforms and intermediaries, we consider the impact of the judgment and fines.
WFW advises NAI on bareboat charterparty and sale of M/v Aethalia16 April 2025
Its sale and charter aligns with both NAI and Transgas Shipping’s strategic goals, enhancing their market position.
Maritime Morning – Hamburg21 May 2025
WFW again presents a number of topical issues for the maritime industry and cordially invites you to this year’s Maritime Morning.
Late Redelivery and Lost Opportunities: Key Lessons from Hapag-Lloyd AG v Skyros Maritime Corp14 April 2025
Shipowners should be aware that where charterers redeliver late, their ability to claim substantial damages could be limited by the existence of any contractual obligations that prevent entry into further fixtures.
Asian leasing models are reshaping maritime funding – opportunities for Germany14 April 2025
Focus on Chinese and Japanese leasing structures, with legal aspects relevant to the German market.
Two WFW deals win at China Business Law Journal’s Deals of the Year 202411 April 2025
These prestigious annual awards highlight the year’s most significant China-related deals and cases based on overall significance, complexity, innovative nature and deal size.
WFW Bangkok wins Thailand Law Firm Awards 2025 for Arbitration/ADR, Aviation and Shipping & Maritime3 April 2025
The awards recognise and celebrate the most essential practices in the country by identifying the top law firms in each category.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2401 April 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider collision liability, competing jurisdiction agreements, guidance on relief from forfeiture and the requirements of liability for half secret commissions.
WFW advises Singapore’s IMDA on launch of eBLs TradeTrust Model Terms1 April 2025
The initiative marks a significant step towards the broader digitalisation of trade document to enhance efficiency and boost confidence in international trade.
The “SAGAR RATAN” – The meaning of an “Affected Area” – Not a blanket protection27 March 2025
The Admiralty Court has clarified the meaning of an “Affected Area” under the BIMCO Infectious or Contagious Diseases Clause.
