LIBOR Transition: What? Why? When? How?23 November 2020
This article details the upcoming transition away from LIBOR and towards other risk-free benchmark rates across multiple currencies, looking in particular at SONIA and SOFR.
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LIBOR replacement and ship finance – where is it heading?23 November 2020
This article discusses the replacement of LIBOR at the end of 2021 which is likely to create difficult technical and practical issues for all sectors of business and finance.
Mining & Renewable Energy – A Greener Way Forward23 November 2020
This article discusses how mining and renewable energy can combine to contribute to the wider clean energy transition.
WFW wins before Basilicata TAR on artificial fractioning and photovoltaic power limits20 November 2020
The Basilicata TAR annulled the Basilicata Region’s order rejecting an application for a Single Authorisation for the construction of a 20 MW photovoltaic plant in Ferrandina.
How to structure an LNG-to-power project to mitigate risk20 November 2020
Partners Nick Dingemans and Heike Trischmann have co-authored a feature article for specialist maritime publication Riviera on LNG-to-power projects.
The Anatomy of LNG to Power Episode 4: FSRU – Finance and Bankability25 November 2020
In this fourth of a series of webinars, we review the key aspects relating to the financing of the FSRU, both in relation to an integrated and non-integrated structure.
WFW advises investors on US$20m Series B Financing Round for FMC18 November 2020
FMC develops advanced ferroelectric hafnium oxide memory technology to deliver leading-edge non-volatile memory for future electronics and computing innovation.
Buyer Beware – Sector-specific risks for buyers in maritime M&A transactions17 November 2020
This article highlights some of the main additional risks for buyers and sellers during vessel-focussed M&A transactions structured as sales of ship-owning companies rather than asset sales.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 5217 November 2020
What law governs the award of interest on damages, how do you determine the correct counterfactual when assessing damages for breach of contract, and when will the English court make an anonymity order? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in the latest Commercial Disputes Weekly.
UK National Security and Investment Bill – Issues for transport and energy sectors17 November 2020
This article discusses the UK Government’s National Security and Investment Bill which seeks to introduce a mandatory foreign direct investment notification regime in the UK for transactions in 17 key sectors to protect national security.
WFW advises CIP on investment in 1+ GW Forestalia wind portfolio16 November 2020
The portfolio comprises 27 wind farms with secured grid connection rights in the Spanish province of Teruel.
WFW advises group Crédit Agricole on €230m AdVini financing13 November 2020
AdVini’s vineyards cover a total of 2 200 hectares in France and abroad, including 30 domains, châteaux and wineries.