WFW contributes to The Asian Infrastructure Finance Report 202020 April 2020
Senior Associate Michael Folsom was invited to contribute his insights to The Asian Infrastructure Finance Report 2020.
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Insolvency Law in the Spotlight: The UK response to the financial impact of COVID-1916 April 2020
This article comments on the UK Government’s proposals for wider insolvency reform and compares them to two proposals from the insolvency profession.
Impact of Covid‑19 on Dispute Resolution in Germany8 April 2020
The global spread of COVID-19 has a major impact on dispute resolution in Germany in relation to pre-litigation concerns and dispute prevention, as well as the practicality of conducting disputes in front of state courts and arbitral tribunals.
Suspension of wrongful trading in light of COVID-196 April 2020
Our authors explore the UK Government’s planned suspension of directors’ personal liability for wrongful trading rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The consequences of COVID-19 on contractual relations in Greek Law: a brief guide31 March 2020
This article examines whether the impact of COVID-19 pandemic may constitute a force majeure event under Greek law perspective and if so, how it may affect the performance of contractual obligations in the Greek jurisdiction
Update and Insights: UAE Financial Leasing Law31 March 2020
A summary of recent developments, and insights, in relation to the implementation of the UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 2018 on Finance Leases.
Update: Germany’s COVID-19 Financial Shield and changes to Civil and Insolvency Law27 March 2020
Germany has implemented measures to support businesses struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. This includes a protective financial shield as well as changes to German civil and insolvency law.
Germany’s government announces implementation of COVID-19 Financial Shield18 March 2020
The German Federal Government has announced support measures for businesses struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. This newsletter focusses on the implementation of a protective financial shield as well as certain additional measures including tax reliefs and a loosening of insolvency filing requirements.
Finance for Assisted and Supported Living Schemes21 February 2020
London Real Estate Partner Ranjeev Kumar looks at the rise in the financing of assisted and supported living schemes.
WFW advises Zaha Hadid Architects on A$5.3bn Sydney airport design project26 November 2019
The new airport opens in 2026 and will be the largest international gateway in Australia by 2060. It is expected to support almost 28,000 jobs within five years of opening.
WFW advises Milstein Properties in US$749m redevelopment of 335 Madison Avenue25 November 2019
The refinancing supports ongoing renovations, including the base of the building’s 29-story atrium, a two-story library and workspace, retail kiosks, a bar and lounge, a pool and a gym.
The rise of green and sustainability linked loan financing8 November 2019
In this article we evaluate the benefits and key features of the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles.
