Could India be the next financing and leasing hub for aircraft?25 February 2021
In this article, we examine recent steps taken by the Government of India to pave the way for lessors to set up operations in the country.
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The Sustainability Imperative – Part 123 February 2021
Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews and a global survey of 545 senior industry leaders, our report examines the shipping world’s views on sustainability and governance and what actions it is taking as result.
Investment alignment – pursuing a more level playing field for hotel owners and brands23 February 2021
In this article, we explore some of the concerns which the pandemic has highlighted in the relationship between owners and brands.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 6323 February 2021
Two Supreme Court judgments are covered in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly – one on the application of the 1972 Collision Regulations, and the other concerning jurisdiction challenges. Plus the outcomes of two challenges under the Arbitration Act 1996, and an anti-anti-suit injunction!
WFW expands London competition and regulatory practice with key Partner hire22 February 2021
Solange Leandro joins from Stream (formerly Ince & Co.). She specialises in EU/UK competition and GDPR matters, predominantly in the maritime, aviation and oil and gas sectors.
Fixing drafts: a cautionary message on drafting jurisdiction provisions22 February 2021
This article explores a recent decision in which the High Court rejected the aircraft lessor’s hybrid interpretation of the jurisdiction provisions of the lease.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 1: Webinar 211 March 2021
We are delighted to invite you to join our second upcoming webinar where a panel of highly regarded industry-experts will discuss our new thought leadership report “The Sustainability Imperative: ESG – Reshaping the funding and governance of shipping”, which launched on Wednesday 24 February.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 1: Webinar 19 March 2021
We are delighted to invite you to join our upcoming webinar where a panel of highly regarded industry-experts will discuss our new thought leadership report “The Sustainability Imperative: ESG – Reshaping the funding and governance of shipping”, which launched on Wednesday 24 February.
HNA Restructuring – information sheet22 February 2021
Following HNA Group’s anticipated bankruptcy and restructuring notice, this information sheet gives some insight into the restructuring and reorganisation processes and to be preparing offshore creditors for the “next steps”.
Plane food for thought…18 February 2021
This article explores a recent High Court judgment on whether a restructuring plan can be used by debtors to modify their obligations under certain leases and security agreements to which the Cape Town Convention applies.
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Real Estate18 February 2021
In the second of our sector series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the key concepts introduced by the regulation and explain what this means for market participants in the construction and real estate sector.
The German Hydrogen Strategy17 February 2021
This is the third article in our ‘Hydrogen – What is the hype about?’ series, which provides an overview of the hydrogen sector and the strategy for its development in multiple jurisdictions.