US Sanctions 10116 September 2020
In the first of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article provides a general overview of said sanctions.
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Crossfire: Conducting Business Amid US Sanctions16 September 2020
In this seven-part series, New York Partner Daniel Pilarski will provide a general overview of the application of US sanctions, and explore specific sanctions programs targeting Cuba, Iran, Russia, Venezuela and others.
WFW advises on the sale of regtech market leader Acarda to LPA15 September 2020
The divestment includes all three of the group companies: ACARDA GmbH, Acarda Services S.à r.l., and acarda S.à r.l. – with both Mr Jovy and Mr Karaca remaining as the group’s managing directors going forward.
WFW Italy welcomes new regulatory and administrative law experts15 September 2020
The new team – Counsel Giannalberto Mazzei, Senior Associate Arcangelo Pecchia, Associate Federica Politi and Trainee Ludovica Cesari – joins from Macchi di Cellere Gangemi law firm.
WFW advises NatWest on £110m loan to Bluefield for acquisition of 64.2 MW UK solar portfolio15 September 2020
The portfolio comprises 15 operational photovoltaic (PV) plants, eight of which are located in the south west of England, two in west Wales and five in central and eastern England.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 4315 September 2020
In this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, an “unprecedented” case of “extraordinary” delay, a significant decision for the maritime sector and an important Court of Appeal judgment on imagining orders.
Over a barrel: What is reasonable in the exercise of contractual consent provisions?14 September 2020
This article examines the decision in Apache North Sea Ltd v INEOS FPS Ltd, where the English High Court has provided guidance on how contractual consent provisions are to be construed and applied.
WFW named Asia Legal Awards’ ‘Shipping Firm of the Year’14 September 2020
The Asia Legal Awards celebrates excellence in the legal profession and is one of the most renowned ceremonies for the legal elite.
Energy Insights Webinar Series – Dame Fiona Woolf7 October 2020
Fiona Woolf was Lord Mayor of London in 2013/14, during which she extensively promoted the UK-based services sector, diversity and inclusion and the sustainable, low-carbon economy which she continues to promote through her honorary presidency of the Aldersgate Group.
The Anatomy of LNG to Power Episode 3: Power Plant – Construction and Finance30 September 2020
In this second of a series of webinars, we look at the legislative framework in Vietnam, the established risk matrix for coal fired power plants in Vietnam and discuss how this could be adapted to LNG.
US Withdrawal From Hong Kong Shipping Tax Treaty: Effects and Considerations8 September 2020
The US has unilaterally pulled out of its shipping tax treaty with Hong Kong, which will affect Hong Kong and US taxpayers engaged in shipping.
WFW Italy welcomes new Aviation Team8 September 2020
The new team – Of Counsel Matteo Castioni, Senior Associates Alessandro Di Carlo and Irene De Beni, and Trainee Meghna Chaudhry – joins from Macchi di Cellere Gangemi law firm.
