Taiwan deal wins Renewable Energy Deal of the Year – Solar 20205 November 2020
The deal involved a loan facility on a project which is understood to be Taiwan’s largest private ground mount utility scale solar project to date.
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Conflicts of Laws: Blocking Statutes and Antiboycott28 October 2020
In the sixth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores conflicts of laws resulting from the EU Blocking Statute and US antiboycott law.
WFW advises Nordea on Euronav US$713m loan facility20 October 2020
The first drawdown refinanced indebtedness in relation to nine VLCCs and three Suezmaxes and security included Belgian, Greek and French mortgages over these ships.
BIMCO ‘SHIPLEASE’ Term Sheet19 October 2020
In this article we discuss how the ever-growing importance of sale and leaseback transactions as an alternative to financing ships by way of loan, makes it both timely and welcome that BIMCO has produced a standardised term sheet.
US Sanctions: Spotlight on Russia14 October 2020
In the fifth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores US sanctions on Russia/Ukraine.
Going once! Going twice! Sold! – English court gives helpful guidance on ship auction sale procedure9 October 2020
This article examines an Admiralty Court decision determining whether to approve the sale of a 7th generation drillship that had been laid up for a protracted period.
Sins of the Father: can a guarantor avoid liability by claiming to have been under ‘undue influence’ of a family member?5 October 2020
This article examines a recent decision in which the Commercial Court in London clarified a number of aspects of the law of undue influence.
WFW expands Hanoi office as Matt Lorimer rejoins firm as Partner28 September 2020
Matt specialises in a broad range of finance transactions and has advised on some of the largest and most complex transactions in South East Asia.
PE in aviation: don’t forget your kit!22 September 2020
This article explores the growing interest from private equity in the aviation sector as airlines, lessors and financiers seek to consolidate their position as a result of the turmoil caused by Covid-19.
US Sanctions 10116 September 2020
In the first of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article provides a general overview of said sanctions.
WFW Athens Head George Paleokrassas named Global Maritime Sector Co-Head alongside Lindsey Keeble1 September 2020
George is universally recognised as one of the leading lawyers in the maritime sector both in Greece and internationally and has decades of experience advising many of the world’s leading shipping lenders and shipowners.
WFW advises Sonnedix on €154.4m financing of 154 MW Spanish PV portfolio19 August 2020
The portfolio comprises 62 plants with a total installed capacity of 154 MW.