Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 213 May 2021
Read the second edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
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Alternative Fuels – What does the future hold for Shipping?12 May 2021
Drawing on the findings of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”, this article takes a look at some of the possible fuels to replace heavy fuel oil in the shipping industry. While some of these alternative fuels may eventually prove to be intermediate solutions, they remain an essential part of the industry’s journey to its carbon neutral future.
WFW advises Euromont and Navigazione Montanari on €35m product tanker acquisition financing11 May 2021
The six-year loan is backed by Italian export credit agency SACE through its “Garanzia Italia” facility and was partly used by Euromont for the purchase of two product tankers.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 7311 May 2021
Can a defendant enter into a DBA? Will the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft frustrate an aircraft lease? Can an owner revoke charterers’ authority to collect freight? Find out the answers to all these questions and more in the latest Commercial Disputes Weekly.
Ends justifying the means? The admissibility of illegally obtained evidence10 May 2021
This article looks at an interesting English Court of Appeal decision which provides guidance on the admissibility of illegally obtained evidence in civil litigation.
Maritime Webinar Series – Episode 318 May 2021
Join Watson Farley & Williams for the third and final episode of our Maritime Webinar Series on 18 May.
Digitalising Singapore: the new ETA and its impact on e-Bills of Lading7 May 2021
This article discusses some key benefits of Singapore’s Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Act 2021 and its impact on the maritime sector, focusing on e-bills of lading with a Q&A at the end.
Commencement of Arbitration for Cargo Claims6 May 2021
Disputes can arise over whether a cargo claimant’s arbitration notice was issued validly – and how (and if) the LOU arbitration provision should be read with the bill of lading’s arbitration clause. Recent guidance stresses caution in such circumstances.
WFW advises Advance Energy on acquisition of 50% stake in Carnarvon Timor and reverse takeover raising US$20m6 May 2021
In return for its stake in the project, Advance Energy is funding the drilling of the new Buffalo-10 well for up to US$20m on a free-carry basis.
WFW advises Banque Palatine on €50m revolving credit facility for SCPI Affinités Pierre6 May 2021
The loan will enable SCPI Affinités Pierre to secure short and medium-term cash needs and to control its capital deployment, in order to take advantage of new investment opportunities.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 16 May 2021
Read the first edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
WFW builds on top energy and infrastructure league table rankings in Q1 20216 May 2021
The firm picked up 11 rankings in IJGlobal’s project finance and infrastructure tables, including nine top-10 places.