WFW advises Navigator on US$133.7m secured loan facility4 March 2026
The facility will finance up to 65% of the pre‑delivery and delivery instalments for the construction of two 48,500 cubic metre liquefied ethylene gas carriers.
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WFW advises TotalEnergies on strategic partnership with AllianzGI4 March 2026
With this agreement, the partners will deliver an investment of €500m in critical energy infrastructure for Germany.
Strait of Hormuz – its closure and its implications4 March 2026
Escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting shipping, raising critical legal and commercial risks around deviation, force majeure, war risks and charterparty obligations.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2753 March 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider two cases each relating to arbitration challenges and limitation of actions.
WFW advises Vantage on partnership with Altarea to develop French AI and cloud data centre campus3 March 2026
The campus will be developed on land owned by Altarea close to Bordeaux in southwest France.
WFW enhances APAC maritime offering with strategic partner hire2 March 2026
Paul Coggins’ practice focusses on the maritime sector, where he advises leading commercial banks, ECAs and sponsors on innovative financing structures, including complex cross-border projects, asset-based leasing and debt facilities.
Series of Dispute Practice Notes in France: 2026 Update27 February 2026
Partner Franck Poindessault and Associate Milan Sikyurek share an updated series of practice notes they have written for Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.
Regulatory Expropriation and Legislative Change: Navigating the Boundaries of Sovereign Power26 February 2026
We explore the concept of regulatory expropriation, drawing the distinction between legitimate regulation and indirect expropriation and highlighting strategic considerations for both investors and states.
Mining the Deep Sea: Navigating the Exploration License Process in the US25 February 2026
For entities interested in exploring the deep sea, a thorough understanding of the process for applying for an exploration license in the US is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing the prospects of successfully obtaining license approval.
WFW advises lenders on OX2 energy storage facilities financing25 February 2026
Financing for the project was secured through an extension of commitments already made towards the construction of three wind power projects in December 2025.
SAF Flight Plans – untangling CORSIA, ETS and SAF Mandates for flights going through the UK and EU states25 February 2026
In this article, our aviation and energy specialists explore how the different sustainable aviation fuel regulations impact different flight plans into and out of the EU and the UK.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 27424 February 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we illustrate the international nature of the decisions dealt with by the English courts with disputes involving Nigeria, Ukraine, the Netherlands and Russia.
