MI and SI Proposed Carbon Tax: Contractual Considerations23 March 2021
The Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands have recently proposed that the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) impose a levy on carbon emissions by ships.
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WFW advises Coro Energy on acquisition of renewable energy developer GEPL22 March 2021
The acquisition provides a portfolio of operated renewable energy opportunities in South East Asia totalling 4 GW, initially focusing on two high graded opportunities in the Philippines.
Court continues liberal approach to time bars for combustible cladding claims22 March 2021
This article examines a recent UK TCC judgment that highlights how the courts are willing to adopt a flexible approach to time bars in combustible cladding cases.
WFW advises Ryanair on appeals on territorial continuity against Italy’s MIT18 March 2021
The first Italian court decision on the legitimacy of the imposition of public service obligations on the air traffic sector under Regulation (EU) No 1008/2008 is expected in May 2021.
A Beginner’s Guide to Hydrogen18 March 2021
Max Boemke, Marianne Anton and Shraiya Thapa’s introduction to the hydrogen sector has featured in UK energy industry news provider Energy Manager Magazine’s March 2021 edition.
Only laws and legislation can help shipping go green18 March 2021
David Osborne has written an opinion piece for prestigious UK national newspaper The Times discussing the results of our recent report “The Sustainability Imperative”.
WFW advises Star Bulk on acquisition of seven vessels from Scorpio Bulkers18 March 2021
This continues the cooperation between WFW and Star Bulk, previously advising them in 2018 on the acquisition of multiple vessels from both Augustea and E.R. Schiffarts and the 2019 acquisitions from Delphin.
Green shoots – sustainability developments in the aviation sector17 March 2021
In the first of our series on ESG principles in the aviation sector, we consider some of the environmental and sustainability initiatives that exist today or are on the horizon in the aviation industry.
The French Hydrogen Strategy17 March 2021
In the fifth article in our ‘Hydrogen- what is the hype about?’ series, we discuss the French Hydrogen Strategy and how the sector is likely to grow in France.
WFW advises BEE on the acquisition of stake in Greencells’ Dutch solar portfolio16 March 2021
Greencells has acquired shares in several Dutch SPV energy companies, with a combined c. 79 MW solar portfolio under development in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Limburg.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 6616 March 2021
This week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly contains a quartet of cases from the Court of Appeal covering issues on limitation periods, conflicting dispute resolution provisions and stays in favour of arbitration, as well as a decision on an application to remove an arbitrator in a dispute between Newcastle United and the Premier League.
Protocol signed to amend the UK/Germany Double Taxation Treaty16 March 2021
This article looks into the new UK–Germany Double Tax Treaty which has been amended to bring in stronger anti-avoidance measures.
