WFW advises NAI on purchase of eight vessels from Vassholmen6 April 2023
Watson Farley & Williams advised Nai Int. Ltd. on the purchase of eight vessels from Vassholmen Shipping Ltd.
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Collaboration is key – ESG focussed joint ventures are on the rise in shipping30 March 2023
On 23 March 2023, we published part two of ‘The Sustainability Imperative’. One of the key findings in the follow-up report is that shipowners have become more collaborative. In 2021, two-thirds said they would like to form partnerships to pursue innovation. Now, 56% are already in an ESG-linked tie-up.
WFW advises SNAM on commercial contracts for “BW Singapore” FSRU30 March 2023
The vessel will be based out of the port of Ravenna, Italy, in the northern Adriatic Sea.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 15628 March 2023
A strong transport theme for this issue of Commercial Disputes Weekly, with a decision on the impact of sanctions on aircraft leasing standby letters of credit and two maritime decisions on unseaworthiness and recovery of standby charges. We round it off with a look at whether recent damage from a WWII bomb falls within the war exclusion of an insurance policy.
WFW advises Beyfin on PNRR funding for roadside hydrogen supply23 March 2023
The funds will primarily be used to upgrade Beyfin’s existing service station in the Arezzo region to provide hydrogen as well as petrol.
WFW advises Navigator on ‘women in leadership’ linked loan23 March 2023
The senior term loan facility, which expires in 2029, was signed to refinance two existing facilities.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 222 March 2023
Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews and a global survey of circa 500 senior industry leaders, our follow-up report examines the shipping world’s views on ESG and what actions it is taking as a result.
UK Tonnage Tax – Positive Changes Announced in Budget22 March 2023
This short article looks at the new UK Tonnage Tax measures and their impacts on the shipping industry in the UK.
WFW named Legal Consultant of the Year at MESIA Solar Awards 202310 March 2023
This is one of the industry’s longest standing awards, celebrating exceptional talent and achievements across the MENA solar industry.
WFW deals win big at IJGlobal Deal of the Year Awards 202210 March 2023
Four deals the firm advised on have won awards at the prestigious IJGlobal Deal of the Year Awards 2022.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1537 March 2023
This week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly considers a Supreme Court decision on rent repayment orders, two maritime decisions as to calculation of the liability sum and determination of time limitation issues in relation to oil pollution.
Recent changes to Greek Code of Private Maritime Law24 February 2023
A new era in Greek national maritime legislation is set to begin with the enactment of a new Code of Private Maritime Law. The New Code, which comes into law on 1 May 2023, replaces the existing code which dates back to 1958.