DfT and Maritime London event roundup12 September 2019
Our Global Head of Maritime, Lindsey Keeble moderated a panel… Read more
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London International Shipping Week9 September 2019
How can we ensure the future success of both the maritime industry and the environment? We will be exploring this question at London International Shipping Week, the UK’s leading annual industry gathering.
WFW advises Höegh LNG on first FSRU sale and leaseback with CCBL27 August 2019
Following the completion of the transaction, Hoegh LNG is now fully funded with both equity and debt for its current newbuilding programme, which will be completed with the delivery of Hoegh Galleon in August 2019.
US Sanctions Government of Venezuela: Not Quite an Embargo8 August 2019
On August 5, 2019, US President Donald Trump continued to escalate US sanctions on Venezuela by imposing direct blocking sanctions on the Government of Venezuela.
WFW advises lenders on refinancing of £243m Foresight UK solar portfolio5 August 2019
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised a consortium of lenders… Read more
Security Maintenance Clauses in Ship Finance Transactions: Are They Enforceable?1 August 2019
English High Court confirms that banks can enforce security by relying on breach of loan to value ratio covenant in ship finance agreement.
WFW advises TRIG on acquisition and financing of four French onshore wind projects19 July 2019
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised British investment fund… Read more
Supreme Court considers determination of “constructive total loss”16 July 2019
UK Supreme Court holds that pre-notice of abandonment costs to be taken into account in determining whether a vessel is a constructive total loss
WFW advises Akuo Energy on sale of minority stake in wind asset portfolio to TRIG1 July 2019
This transaction is one of two recent French onshore wind acquisitions by TRIG increasing the share of its portfolio located in France from 10% to 13%.
WFW advised Credit Agricole on US$91m financing for Landbridge leased VLCCs14 June 2019
“We are extremely pleased to have worked on this transaction, which represents a trend towards more structured financings involving new players in the Asian maritime markets such as investment firms.”
WFW advises Teekay on US$250m private offering4 June 2019
We advised on the New York, Marshall Islands and English law aspects of the transactions, including relating to certain collateral security granted on the notes.
Airbus S.A.S. v Generali Italia S.p.A: Can insurers enjoy duty free forum shopping?31 May 2019
Andrew Hutcheon and Jack Moulder discuss the recent decision of the English Court of Appeal in Airbus S.A.S v Generali Italia concerning an exclusive jurisdiction clause in an airframe warranties agreement.