New German bill tightens real estate transfer tax on share deals27 April 2021
Significant changes for share deals relating to entities owning German real estate passed the German Parliament and shall become effective from 1 July 2021.
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Strategic investments in listed companies and shareholder relationship agreements26 April 2021
This article examines relationship agreements in the context of companies whose shares are admitted, or are seeking admission, to trading on one of the markets operated by the London Stock Exchange or Aquis Stock Exchange.
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Agriculture and Forestry (Soft Commodities)19 April 2021
In the fifth article of our sector series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the key concepts it introduced and explain what they means for market participants in the forestry and agriculture sectors.
Listed companies: holding shareholder meetings in 202112 April 2021
This article sets out some guidance for UK-listed companies looking to hold a shareholder meeting in 2021.
“Splitting the Steel” in Shipping Joint Venture Agreements9 April 2021
Ship-owning joint ventures are a common occurrence in today’s market. This article explores the “Steel Split”, a mechanism that is somewhat unique to maritime joint venture documents.
WFW advises RPC on 3.4 GW Spanish PV project pipeline with Benbros7 April 2021
RPC is a pan-European renewable energy investment platform established in 2020 by Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board. This JV marks its entry into Spanish renewable energy market.
WFW advises Dorian on US$113m self-tender offer6 April 2021
The offer was oversubscribed and Dorian raised the total buyback to 8.4m shares at US$13.50 each, and the overall offer size to US$113.5m.
Vietnam’s Draft Master Plan VIII – what it means for renewable energy6 April 2021
This article explores the new draft Master Plan 8 published by the Vietnamese Government which provides details on the future of energy projects in the country, including renewables.
WFW makes major gains in Clean Energy Pipeline 2021 tables31 March 2021
WFW has moved up the rankings in all four tables in this year’s Clean Energy Pipeline League Tables 2021. It is now in the top ten for all Clean Energy Pipeline tables.
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Transport in Germany31 March 2021
In this German-language article on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the Regulation’s key concepts and explain what this means for market participants in Germany’s transport sector.
Frank Dunne to become Senior Advisor at WFW29 March 2021
His new role will focus on supporting the clients he has worked so closely with for many years; while continuing to assist partners and their teams and remaining a strong advocate and ambassador for the firm.
WFW advises Storengy on acquisition of geoENERGIE Konzept29 March 2021
In Europe, Storengy is the market leader for storage services and plans, builds, operates and sells natural gas underground storage facilities.
