WFW advises MPCC on strategic fleet optimisation18 December 2025
MPCC contracted China’s Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering to build six 3,700 TEU container ships, with the first delivery scheduled for H2 2028.
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WFW advises flyRen on sale of majority stake to Foresight18 December 2025
This investment will support flyRen’s growth and transformation into an independent power producer contributing to Italy’s transition towards a low-carbon economy.
WFW advises Cetus Maritime on sustainability-linked credit facility18 December 2025
WFW advised Cetus Maritime on the successful closing of a US$60m sustainability-linked credit facility.
WFW advises ING on €375m ITE debt refinancing17 December 2025
The financing enables the expansion and modernisation of ITE’s European rail wagon fleet.
New resolution on Vietnam’s National Energy Development17 December 2025
Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on National Energy Development for 2026–2030, effective from 1 March 2026.
Women in Energy Breakfast11 February 2026
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WFW advises lenders on €330m OX2 Finnish onshore wind project financing16 December 2025
WFW advised a consortium of lenders comprising KfWIPEX-Bank, NatWest, Nordea and SEB, on a €330m project financing granted to OX2 for the construction of three greenfield onshore wind farms in Finland with a total installed capacity of 277 MW.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 26716 December 2025
In this final 2025 edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider the validity of an expert determination, conditions precedent, port closure issues in commodities and safety repair costs in service charges. We will return in January 2026 and wish all our readers a peaceful break.
Late payments lose ships – Commercial Court rejects bareboat sale obligation15 December 2025
In this article, Natalie and James explain a July 2025 ruling by the English Commercial Court relating to interpretation of a bareboat charterparty’s sale obligation provision.
Beyond the Bridge Shipowners’ webinar series – episode 28 January 2026
This series of webinars will explore key challenges facing shipowners and operators in the near to medium term.
Kavita Shah named in Lloyd’s List Top 10 Maritime Lawyers of 202511 December 2025
Kavita is honoured for her expertise in maritime asset finance—particularly creditor representation—and her advisory work on portfolio acquisitions, refinancings, and credit facilities.
