WFW advises lenders on €29.5m ECA-backed loan for Fratelli Cosulich LNG carrier4 November 2022
The 5,300-ton vessel will be equipped with electric propulsion systems as well as dual technology power generators.
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New sector specific ADR rules for transport industry2 November 2022
Italy’s 2021 Annual Competition Law gives the Transport Regulation Authority the power to regulate ADR procedures for the transport sector, requiring a compulsory conciliation procedure be undertaken prior to any action in court.
EU Criteria Will Help Aviation Finance Sustainability Push2 November 2022
In an article for Law360, Counsel Richard Williams discusses sustainability linked finance in aircraft finance and the impact it may have on lessors and financiers reaching net zero sooner.
WFW advises illimity Bank on financing for Kalypso’s acquisition of container ship Burgundy2 November 2022
With the acquisition of the Burgundy, Kalypso increases its fleet to four vessels.
Australian civil and criminal convictions for online travel insurance products: what do you need to know?1 November 2022
In the first article in this series we discussed how Allianz Australia Insurance Limited and AWP Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to seven criminal charges of misleading and deceptive conduct. In this second article, we consider the impact of the breaches and prosecution and conviction of Allianz/AWP on online platforms offering goods and services to Australian consumers.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1371 November 2022
We are back after our short break to a bumper selection of interesting cases. The latest Commercial Disputes Weekly discusses judgments on sanctions and reasonable endeavours, appropriate remedies for proprietary estoppel, Covid-19 insurance, landlord’s expenses and an attempt at using a jurisdictional Trojan Horse.
WFW expands global infrastructure practice with Frankfurt Partner hire1 November 2022
At WFW, Riko will play a leading role in developing infrastructure as a core sector for the firm.
WFW advises Ryanair on successful appeal for territorial continuity from Trapani airport26 October 2022
The decision is a noteworthy one, as it sets the benchmark for the competent authorities in cases concerning territorial continuity.
WFW advises SPDBFL on US$136M lease financing for eight bulk carriers25 October 2022
The leases entered into, and security granted under, the two transactions are cross-collateralised.
2021 Annual Competition Law: amendments to Italian antitrust and consumer protection law21 October 2022
The 2021 Annual Competition Law, which recently came into force, introduces significant amendments to the Italian legislation concerning antitrust and abuse of economic dependence.
WFW’s GARI ‘Standout’ Digital Legal Service at FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards 202220 October 2022
The FT Innovative Lawyers Europe are a celebration of the best in innovation from law firms and in-house legal teams across Europe.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 13618 October 2022
The decisions in the latest Commercial Disputes Weekly illustrate the various judicial approaches to interpret statutes, witness statements, bespoke drafted contracts and incorporated standard terms.