WFW advises BPER Banca on Rimorchiatori Riuniti Panfido financing23 January 2020
The financing is part of Project Poseidon MED II, a key EU project to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel in the eastern Mediterranean.
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The Coronavirus and airline liability: what has changed since SARS?22 January 2020
In this article, we consider the similarities to the response to SARS and how the issues in relation to and threats from coronavirus differ from SARS.
No withdrawal from time charter under BIMCO Non-Payment of Hire Clause for previous unpaid hire instalments21 January 2020
In this article, we discuss the Commercial Court decision in The Caravos Liberty.
MAIB reports – can they be used in maritime arbitration or court disputes?15 January 2020
In this article we discuss how the English High Court recently clarified how UK Department of Transport Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reports may be used in maritime disputes.
Thailand: Multimodal transport of goods involving carriage by air or sea14 January 2020
In this article, we consider how the enactment of the Multimodal Transport Act (2005) has impacted air and ocean carriers and freight forwarders, how the law has been applied and interpreted, and what lessons have been learnt.
New London Maritime Disputes hire brings a sea of knowledge14 January 2020
David’s recruitment is key to WFW’s global maritime Dispute Resolution strategy and he will be working closely with the firm’s Athens office on owner, P&I and collision matters.
Singapore Partner Goh Mei Lin wins prestigious shipping award10 January 2020
Thr Euromoney Legal Media Group Asia Women in Business Law Awards bring together the best female lawyers from across the region to celebrate the advancements of women in the legal profession.
Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 202019 January 2020
We are attending the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2020 conference in Dublin, Ireland.
Changes in Jones Act Interpretations Will Affect US Offshore Sector31 December 2019
On December 19, 2019, The US CBP announced a change in its interpretation of Section 27, which in general leaves room for expansion of the universe of items that non-US-flagged vessels may deliver to US offshore installations.
WFW advises National Bank of Greece on sale of shipping loan portfolio13 December 2019
The National Bank of Greece is a global banking and financial services company and one of the leading banks in Greece, with which WFW enjoys a long-standing relationship.
WFW advises Ermewa on €1.5bn debt raise12 December 2019
Ermewa is an operating lessor, leasing wagons and containers 30+ countries across Europe, the USA and Asia. It has an existing portfolio of 42,000 freight railcars, 55,000 tank containers and six workshops.
WFW Global Maritime Sector Head Lindsey Keeble named Lloyd’s List Top 10 Maritime Lawyer11 December 2019
Lindsey commented: “This recognition could not have been achieved without the enthusiasm and dedication of the fantastic team of highly talented colleagues in the firm’s Maritime Group worldwide”.
