Only laws and legislation can help shipping go green18 March 2021
David Osborne has written an opinion piece for prestigious UK national newspaper The Times discussing the results of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”.
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WFW advises Star Bulk on acquisition of seven vessels from Scorpio Bulkers18 March 2021
This continues the cooperation between WFW and Star Bulk, previously advising them in 2018 on the acquisition of multiple vessels from both Augustea and E.R. Schiffarts and the 2019 acquisitions from Delphin.
Green shoots – sustainability developments in the aviation sector17 March 2021
In the first of our series on ESG principles in the aviation sector, we consider some of the environmental and sustainability initiatives that exist today or are on the horizon in the aviation industry.
The French Hydrogen Strategy17 March 2021
In the fifth article in our ‘Hydrogen- what is the hype about?’ series, we discuss the French Hydrogen Strategy and how the sector is likely to grow in France.
WFW advises BEE on the acquisition of stake in Greencells’ Dutch solar portfolio16 March 2021
Greencells has acquired shares in several Dutch SPV energy companies, with a combined c. 79 MW solar portfolio under development in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Limburg.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 6616 March 2021
This week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly contains a quartet of cases from the Court of Appeal covering issues on limitation periods, conflicting dispute resolution provisions and stays in favour of arbitration, as well as a decision on an application to remove an arbitrator in a dispute between Newcastle United and the Premier League.
Protocol signed to amend the UK/Germany Double Taxation Treaty16 March 2021
This article looks into the new UK–Germany Double Tax Treaty which has been amended to bring in stronger anti-avoidance measures.
Adjudication Enforcement: Be careful what you agree in post-adjudication negotiations15 March 2021
This article examines issues raised about whether an adjudicator’s decision can be settled by a “subject to contract” agreement, following an English High Court decision.
Staff Reduction with Transfer Companies – Operational Practice25 March 2021
In this webinar, WFW Partner Dr Nikolaus Krienke and Right Management CEO Andreas Chittreck will present basic and practical information on labor law, operational as well as financial aspects of using transfer companies.
WFW advises Lightsource bp on disposal of UK Camden solar PV portfolio to NESF15 March 2021
The Camden solar PV portfolio comprises the 50 MW Grange project in Newark, Nottinghamshire, and the 50 MW South Lowfield project in Fleetham, North Yorkshire.
WFW expands Hotels & Hospitality practice into Asia Pacific14 March 2021
A new team of four senior lawyers, who will be based in Singapore and Sydney and led by Partner Robert Williams, arrive at the firm to expand its hotels and hospitality practice in the Asia-Pacific region.
Know your debtor: ship arrests for claims against bareboat charterers12 March 2021
This article examines a recent UK Admiralty Court decision, in which we acted for the successful shipowner, on ship arrests for claims against bareboat charterers.
