WFW advises group of core creditors on Bourbon Maritime debt restructuring20 January 2021
The restructuring was extremely complex and challenging, and involved innovative strategies which have not been previously adopted in the maritime sector.
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WFW advises NLStBV on €600m tender for A1 functional construction contract20 January 2021
This is the first contract award for a federal motorway project under the aegis of the new Autobahn GmbH authority set up by the government on 1 January 2021.
WFW advises UOG on UACC acquisition and financing11 January 2021
The acquisition was structured by way of a reverse triangular merger with the financing for the acquisition provided by alternative investment firm, EnTrust Global and will be the first such merger to be effected under the Companies Law of the DIFC.
Comprehensive reform of German restructuring and insolvency law now in place6 January 2021
The comprehensive reform of German restructuring and insolvency law implements the European Restructuring Directive but also makes further important changes to the insolvency law.
WFW further expands Maritime Disputes practice with new London Partner hire4 January 2021
Well-known maritime disputes expert Mike Phillips has joined the firm as a Partner in London. He moves from Stephenson Harwood, where he has been a partner for 12 years.
New aviation finance team joins WFW Hong Kong4 January 2021
We are delighted to announce the hire of BCLP’s aviation team in Hong Kong, led by William Ho and Jackson Chow. The team are considered leaders in the Chinese aviation finance and leasing market.
A year in shipping: 202021 December 2020
Italy Partner Furio Samela has written a feature piece on Italy’s shipping finance market for online Italian magazine Shipping Italy as part of the publication’s overview of the industry over past year.
WFW advises Nordea on Exmar LPG US$310m loan facility21 December 2020
The loan facility refinanced two existing loan facilities secured on a number of LPG vessels and provides working capital to the owner. It is secured on 11 LPG vessels registered on Belgian flag.
France’s rail passenger transport services: liberalisation on its way?16 December 2020
Four consortia have expressed their interest in the liberalisation of rail passenger transport in response to one of the first calls for tender. This article explores the opportunities being presented and the challenges faced by those in France’s rail industry.
Transport Webinar Series14 December 2020
Over a series of eight 60-minute webinars, our WFW partners from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and USA, were joined by guest speakers from the leading global banks, financial advisors and private equity firms, where they discussed a wide range of topics pertinent to the transport industry.
WFW advises CaixaBank on €35m Grimaldi Euromed financing10 December 2020
The Eco Barcelona is the second unit of the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class and can transport over 7,800m of rolling goods, equivalent to circa 500 trailers.
WFW advises CNG Fuels on £80m investment by Foresight9 December 2020
The investment will help to build a nationwide network of refuelling stations that will allow heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to run on carbon neutral fuel.