COVID-19: Issues under Shipping Contracts2 April 2020
In this article, we outline some of the key issues affecting a variety of shipping contracts in light of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 – considerations for rolling stock lessors2 April 2020
This article highlights how lessors in the rail industry can be proactive and take precautionary measures to deal with the difficulties brought on by COVID-19.
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.
“Cura Italia” Decree: the main measures in the shipping industry27 March 2020
This article analyses the main measures taken by the Italian government to address the sudden reduction in maritime traffic related to the carriage of goods and passengers.
Maritime Disputes Newsletter – March 202027 March 2020
Welcome to our maritime disputes newsletter – a new publication designed to help you get to grips with the latest developments in English maritime law.
Ship Finance and COVID-1925 March 2020
This briefing will discuss the potential effect of the COVID-19 crisis on borrowers and lenders and their English law loan facilities.
COVID-19, Aircraft Finance and Return of the MAC?24 March 2020
This article reviews certain specific issues in aircraft finance transactions that borrowers and lenders should consider in light of COVID-19 and examines whether it will increase use of the material adverse change provisions.
WFW advises ICBC Financial Leasing on US$544m sale and leaseback with Frontline24 March 2020
Frontline used the proceeds to fund the acquisition of the ten vessels from Trafigura Maritime Logistics.
COVID-19 and a new paradigm in airline restructuring20 March 2020
In this article we discuss the impact of COVID-19 and a new paradigm in airline restructuring.
Fostering the Growth of Ship Leasing in Hong Kong – Ship Leasing Tax Concessions19 March 2020
In this article we discuss the salient points of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Ship Leasing Tax Concessions) Bill 2020 which was gazetted on 17 January 2020.
