US Withdrawal From Hong Kong Shipping Tax Treaty: Effects and Considerations8 September 2020
The US has unilaterally pulled out of its shipping tax treaty with Hong Kong, which will affect Hong Kong and US taxpayers engaged in shipping.
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WFW Italy welcomes new Aviation Team8 September 2020
The new team – Of Counsel Matteo Castioni, Senior Associates Alessandro Di Carlo and Irene De Beni, and Trainee Meghna Chaudhry – joins from Macchi di Cellere Gangemi law firm.
WFW Madrid Office Head profiled by top Spanish legal publication8 September 2020
In her interview, Maria Pilar Garcia Guijarro discusses her role as Head of office, her career as a woman in the legal sector and her passion of the Energy sector.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 428 September 2020
Check out this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly for an important warning from the TCC on the importance of complying with the rules on adjudication set out in the Scheme for Construction Contracts, as well as cases on the scope of an auditor’s duty of care and the risks of preliminary issues trials.
WFW advises owners on sale of Frölich Internationale Transporte to Transimeksa7 September 2020
Following its acquisition of Frölich, Transimeksa will have 1,200+ employees, a fleet of more than 600 trucks and 800 trailers, and 46,250 sqm warehousing space and offices.
LCIA embraces technology in update to Arbitration Rules7 September 2020
This article discusses the LCIA’s revised set of Arbitration Rules due to come into force on 1 October 2020.
Mining in Germany – latest developments7 September 2020
This article explores the latest developments within the German mining industry.
Energy Partner offers expertise on the future of e-charging in the UK4 September 2020
Martin Lucas has written a feature article on the future of e-charging infrastructure in the UK for prominent industry magazine Energy Manager.
WFW advises Comtrade on €60m disposal of digital services business3 September 2020
Comtrade is a software product business, a services company and a systems integrator focussed on developing hardware and large software storage systems.
The Effects of US Sanctions on Hong Kong3 September 2020
This article explores the effects of President Trump’s recent Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalisation and the addition of 11 individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list.
German Employment Webinar – Employee Data Protection Update23 September 2020
Join WFW’s Munich Employment Partner Dr Philipp Byers for an… Read more
WFW advises Orrion Chemicals Orgaform’s management team on LMBO2 September 2020
WFW was involved in every legal aspect of this LMBO, assisting with financial arrangements, the legal structure, negotiations with the outgoing investment fund and the acquisition agreement.
