UK to Tax Gains of Non-Residents on UK Real Estates5 December 2017
From April 2019, gains made on direct and certain indirect disposals of UK real estate by non-residents will be subject to a UK tax charge.
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WFW advises syndicate of banks on one of the largest Italian project financings of a biomass plant14 November 2017
The plant, which is owned by Agritre S.r.l., is one of the largest operational biomass plants currently active in Italy.
WFW advises Global Risk Partners on third major acquisition of 20172 November 2017
The current management team will stay with the business, which writes circa £30m gross written premium (“GWP”) annually.
WFW advises Teekay Offshore on strategic investments by Brookfield and refinancings12 October 2017
We are delighted once again to assist Teekay Offshore on a series of highly strategic investments and refinancings that have so significantly enhanced the position of Teekay Offshore going forward.
WFW advises Commerz Real AG on wind farm acquisition10 October 2017
The wind farm, located in the Saarland region of Germany, comprises five separate wind energy plants with a total installed capacity of 16.5 MW and is scheduled to be connected to the grid by autumn 2017.
WFW advises SMT on acquisition of Volvo Construction Equipment GB dealership20 September 2017
We are delighted to have assisted SMT on their first UK acquisition and such an important step in their international growth strategy.
Legal Professional Privilege and Investigations – a Guide21 August 2017
Companies facing investigation by organisations such as HMRC or the SFO will be subject to extensive demands for internal documentation. In such cases, legal professional privilege is often the only basis for resisting disclosure of the documents sought.
UAE Takes First Step in Implementing New Tax Regime17 August 2017
The UAE have recently issued a new law that establishes the legal framework for a new tax regime planned, commencing with the implementation of value added tax in January 2018.
WFW advises EWE EE on its acquisition of TurboWind Energie1 August 2017
This acquisition represents an important step forward in EWE’s strategic growth plans in the renewable energy sector.
WFW advises Blue Energy on sale of 149 MW onshore wind portfolio to Octopus24 July 2017
We are delighted to have advised the Blue Energy team on this important transaction for them and the UK renewables sector.
WFW advises Gardner Aerospace on its sale to SLMR23 June 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Gardner Aerospace Holdings Limited (“Gardner Aerospace”),. . .
WFW advises Velocita on further French onshore wind portfolio divestment30 May 2017
International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Velocita Energy Developments Ltd (“Velocita”) on. . .
