WFW KiwiRail green financing named NZ Law Awards Project Finance Deal of the Year18 November 2022
WFW advised a syndicate of banks on a first of its kind green financing to New Zealand’s state-owned rail operator KiwiRail Holdings Limited.
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WFW advises MSC on sustainable cruise ship deliveries17 November 2022
The vessel was funded by a pre- and post-delivery financing facility backed by Italian ECA SACE.
WFW strengthens New York corporate practice with new partner hire16 November 2022
Filana has over a decade’s experience advising clients, primarily in the maritime sector, on capital markets and securities transactions and other corporate matters.
Why talk about India now? A macroeconomic summary14 November 2022
India is one of the fastest growing economies and aviation markets in the world and is now the third-largest domestic aviation market globally. According to the International Air Transport Association’s most recent findings, it is projected to overtake the United Kingdom as the world’s third-largest air passenger market by 2024.
WFW deal wins Ship Finance Deal of the Year at Seatrade Maritime Awards 202210 November 2022
This is the latest in a string of high-profile recognition for these ground-breaking financings.
Which Russia sanctions affect the maritime economy the most?10 November 2022
In a recent article for the German international maritime journal, HANSA, Partners Dr Christian Finnern and Dr F. Maximilian Boemke share their thoughts on the effects sanctions against Russia are having on the shipping industry.
WFW advises BNPP on US$1,170m Sinosure-backed JOLCOs for 15 Seaspan container vessels9 November 2022
Seaspan will use the loan proceeds to fund 15 7,000 TEU dual fuel newbuild container vessels.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1388 November 2022
This week in Commercial Disputes Weekly we look at tonnage limitation for ship damage claims, the governing law of contribution claims, what makes a notice valid and the reasonableness of installing a waking watch.
How airlines could be better off under a GATS lease7 November 2022
In this article we discuss how a GATS transaction is structured and the significant benefits they present for airlines.
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.
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.
