US Trade Representative Implements Port Fee Proposal22 April 2025
On April 17, 2025, the USTR published a notice of action implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 24122 April 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider a UK Supreme Court decision on limitation of liability, as well as other judgments on the interpretation of an arbitration award, alleged defective design on a construction project and an undisclosed principal in a commodities contract.
WFW advises Invenergy on greenfield onshore wind project financing22 April 2025
WFW advised Invenergy on the financing of the Pencloe onshore wind farm in western Scotland, its largest developed project in the UK.
Tackling Contractual Defaults Head-On – A Refresher21 April 2025
The commodities market is expected to see an increase in the number of contractual defaults, stemming from climate change and political instability. This article sets out a ‘refresher’ on steps that should be taken when faced with a contractual breach, as well as additional tips for companies to prepare for and handle defaults in this volatile market.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 20717 April 2025
Read the 207th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility – The LME fined £9.2m in FCA Penalties17 April 2025
This article discusses the recent financial penalty imposed by the FCA on the LME for failing to maintain adequate systems and controls.
Australian criminal convictions for online travel insurance products: do you need to review your compliance procedures?17 April 2025
In the third article in our series on prosecution of online platforms and intermediaries, we consider the impact of the judgment and fines.
WFW advises NAI on bareboat charterparty and sale of M/v Aethalia16 April 2025
Its sale and charter aligns with both NAI and Transgas Shipping’s strategic goals, enhancing their market position.
Maritime Morning – Hamburg21 May 2025
WFW again presents a number of topical issues for the maritime industry and cordially invites you to this year’s Maritime Morning.
WFW advises NeXtWind on joint venture with VSB Group for German onshore wind repowering project14 April 2025
This is the second transaction on which WFW supported NeXtWind in 2025 to expand their German onshore wind portfolio.
Late Redelivery and Lost Opportunities: Key Lessons from Hapag-Lloyd AG v Skyros Maritime Corp14 April 2025
Shipowners should be aware that where charterers redeliver late, their ability to claim substantial damages could be limited by the existence of any contractual obligations that prevent entry into further fixtures.
Asian leasing models are reshaping maritime funding – opportunities for Germany14 April 2025
Focus on Chinese and Japanese leasing structures, with legal aspects relevant to the German market.
