New guidance on Vietnamese wind projects8 April 2019
Linh Doan, Michael Folsom and Edmund Poon provide some helpful guidance for understanding how Circular 02 will effect Vietnamese wind projects.
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Consequential corrections arising out of the slip rule8 April 2019
We discuss the newly clarified scope of the slip rule in the context of adjudication decisions. The briefing looks at the welcomed new scope of the rule and the consequences of using the rule to correct errors.
Ship passage plans – no room for error!4 April 2019
Following a recent judgment, shipowners will have to ensure that, through its agents and servants, due diligence is exercised to produce a non-defective passage plan that clearly contains the necessary warnings.
Parigi Italia Arbitrato4 April 2019
The only event in Italian during the major event of the arbitration in Paris, this conference dealt with the hot topics in international arbitration, focusing on Italian and French experiences.
WFW advises on US$71.42m facility for Star Bulk3 April 2019
Star Bulk can now refinance part of the fleet it acquired from Augustea and York last year and ensures that their fleet will comply with the highest environmental standards through their retrofitting of scrubbers.
Employment Briefing2 April 2019
Our first Breakfast Briefing of 2019 discussed the issue of employment status.
Fire on board! When can an owner rely on the “fire” defence under the Hague-Visby rules?2 April 2019
Partner Evangelos and Associate Iliana discuss the scope of the fire defence under Article IV Rule 2(b) and its availability to a vessel’s carrier.
WFW advises Equita on acquisition of EBERTLANG2 April 2019
EBERTLANG is one of the leading value-added distributors of infrastructure software for small and mid-sized businesses in German-speaking Europe.
WFW boosts London Real Estate offering with new Partner hire1 April 2019
We are delighted to welcome Partner Barry Hembling to our Real Estate practice in London.
Default interest, penalties and illegality under foreign law27 March 2019
The English Commercial Court recently clarified whether a default interest clause contributes a penalty and the operation of illegality under foreign law. Find out more here.
UK tonnage tax – Brexit: One less problem to solve27 March 2019
With near perfect timing, the administrators of UK tonnage tax have cleverly and conveniently solved one potential Brexit problem. Read to find out more.
