WFW advises Höegh LNG on refinancing of two LNG FSRUs and entry into new German terminals27 February 2023
The Höegh Esperanza and Höegh Gannet are two of three FSRUs located in Germany as of early 2023.
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Recent changes to Greek Code of Private Maritime Law24 February 2023
A new era in Greek national maritime legislation is set to begin with the enactment of a new Code of Private Maritime Law. The New Code, which comes into law on 1 May 2023, replaces the existing code which dates back to 1958.
Aviation in India Transformed: A Guide for International Aircraft Financiers on Investing in India’s Unprecedented Expansion22 February 2023
In this article, we consider the key issues for aircraft financiers when investing in Indian aircraft, whether that investor is an operating lessor or financier.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 15121 February 2023
In this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly we look at the Admiralty Court’s decision that there was a clear breach of the crossing rules, when the US court can assist with obtaining evidence for English proceedings and two different scenarios in which applications to prevent adjudication enforcement failed.
WFW advises BPER on US$6.5m Bulk Malta financing 20 February 2023
The main purpose of the loan is to refinance the existing financial debt relating to Bulk Malta’s Hampton Bridge Panamax bulk carrier vessel built in Korea in 2013.
How tight are your delivery conditions? Mitigating risks for lessors in aircraft delivery provisions16 February 2023
This article discusses delivery provisions in aircraft operating leases and a recently decided case between Peregrine Aviation Bravo Limited and Laudamotion Gmbh.
The Expiry of the UK Offshore Wind Workers Visa Concession – what you need to do now13 February 2023
What steps should employers operating in the UK wind farm sector be taking to secure the immigration status of their employees as the expiry of the offshore wind workers visa concession approaches?
WFW advising RMI and leading banks on development of aviation CAF framework8 February 2023
The CAF framework will help to create consistency and transparency for financiers when reporting and measuring progress against decarbonisation targets.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1497 February 2023
In this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we cover the Supreme Court’s decision that Tate Modern’s viewing gallery is a nuisance, together with judgments on apparent arbitrator bias, exercise of a finance lessee’s option to take ownership in a sanctions context and interpretation of a commonly used jurisdiction clause.
WFW advises Tor Boreas on senior and junior bond financing6 February 2023
Tor Boreas is part of UK-headquartered shipbuilder the Tor Group.
Two WFW deals win at Business Law Awards 20223 February 2023
The Business Law Awards celebrate partnerships, projects and teams that promote innovation, quality and efficiency in the delivery of legal service.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 14831 January 2023
This issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly contains some valuable lessons on ensuring that you consider carefully what you are agreeing to as well as making sure finalise the contracting process. We also consider a decision on the interpretation of section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and when a party should be allowed to defend the claim against them.