WFW advises Alpha Trains on €1.3bn debt refinancing17 July 2024
Alpha Trains is a rolling stock operating lessor active in 22 jurisdictions across Europe.
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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 21316 July 2024
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider the first decision by the Supreme Court on the meaning of “construction contract”, as well as judgments on agency, novation and interest provisions.
WFW advises ABN AMRO and ING on US$245m term loan facility for TEN 16 July 2024
WFW acted as lead counsel on the transaction.
Can MOA buyers delay payment of a deposit by not providing KYC documents?15 July 2024
The practical and legal implications of the recent decision in King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury November LLC [2024] EWCA Civ 719.
WFW advises Belenergia on €190m equity investment12 July 2024
WFW acted as Belenergia’s Italian legal counsel on all aspects of the transaction.
WFW advises Attica on long-term bareboat charter agreements with Stena12 July 2024
We advised Attica Holdings S.A. on the negotiation of bareboat charter documentation with Stena International S.A. for two E-Flexer vessels being built by Stena at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd with a purchase option. Delivery scheduled for April 2027 and August 2027.
Decree on Eligible Areas: update and critical provisions12 July 2024
The decree on eligible areas sets up rules to identify surfaces and areas eligible for the installation of renewable energy plants and introduces a specific power allocation between Italy’s regions and autonomous provinces.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 16711 July 2024
Read the 167th edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
WFW sector focussed strategy on track with double digit growth10 July 2024
Overall profit is up 7.2% to £66.8m.
Jurisdiction Issues in Adjudication – Van Elle Ltd v Keynvor Morlift Ltd10 July 2024
This article examines the recent decision in Van Elle Ltd v Keynvor Morlift Ltd handed down by Mr Justice Stephen Davies.
Access To Adjudication Restricted By Supreme Court Decision9 July 2024
In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has restricted access to an alternative form of dispute resolution for deciding construction disputes that is quicker and cheaper than litigation. By narrowly interpreting the reference to “construction contract” at section 104 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, the Court has effectively confined statutory adjudication to the contracts under which the original works and services were performed.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 2129 July 2024
The cases discussed in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly illustrate the courts’ approach to interpretation both of statute and contractual terms, in the context of state immunity, protection of water rights, adjudication and loan agreements.