Aviation Q&A – 20 things to consider for aviation deals in the UAE6 August 2026
Our aviation finance specialists explore the key issues and emerging trends influencing aircraft transactions and financing structures in Dubai.
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Missing the Laycan, Anticipatory Breach and the Continuing importance of the Monroe obligation5 August 2026
In this article, we explore a recent SCMA arbitration on laycan compliance, voyage planning and the allocation of risk between owners and charterers.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 2955 August 2026
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider enforcement of foreign judgments in various forms and a claim for state immunity. Commercial Disputes Weekly will now take a break and return in September.
WFW advises Velto Renewables on €366m Spanish solar PV portfolio financing3 August 2026
Through this transaction, Velto Renewables has financed an existing facility and secured a more flexible financing structure better aligned with the current regulatory framework.
Five Common Mistakes Companies Make in Sustainability Reporting31 July 2026
In this article we discuss increased scrutiny of ESG reports and how to avoid the common mistakes.
WFW advises Société Générale-led syndicate on US$375m ten MPC Container Ships feeder vessels acquisition financing31 July 2026
The vessels will be chartered on a long-term basis to Hapag-Lloyd AG, one of the world’s leading container shipping companies.
WFW advises CIC-led syndicate on NEWTOWT takeover of TOWT31 July 2026
As part of the proceedings, the financing of the Anemos vessel, delivered in 2025, and of four additional vessels currently under construction at the Piriou shipyard, was transferred and restructured to support the continuation of NEWTOWT’s operations.
When Arbitration is Illusory: A Cautionary Lesson from the NSW Court of Appeal30 July 2026
The NSW Court of Appeal has ruled that the IATA SGHA does not create a binding arbitration agreement, highlighting the risks of relying on standard-form dispute resolution clauses without clear drafting.
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Spotlight on Italy30 July 2026
This article analyses certain sub-sectors of the Italian infrastructure market, highlighting emerging investment trends and the evolving role of PPP models.
What does the Supreme Court judgment in The Lila Lisbon mean in practice for ship-owners?29 July 2026
In this article we discuss the practical implications of the Supreme Court decision in the Lila Lisbon.
WFW secures dismissal of class action against Ryanair before Milan Court29 July 2026
WFW successfully represented Ryanair before the Court of Milan’s Special Commercial Division in proceedings which have declared inadmissible a class action brought by consumer association Codici – Centro per i Diritti del Cittadino concerning aspects of the airline’s online check-in policy.
