WFW advises MPCC on strategic fleet modernisation20 October 2025
The contracts for the two high-cube container-optimised newbuilds were signed with the Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China, with the total investment amounting to US$66m.
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Travel Law Updates: Australia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and US20 October 2025
This article reviews the latest developments in travel law in Australia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United States.
BESS Route-to-Market: New Models and Impact of Regulatory Challenges on Bankability18 November 2025
Join us for our morning event on ‘BESS Route-to-Market: Impact of Regulatory Challenges on Bankability’ on 18 November 2025 in Frankfurt.
Greek Court rules that owners are not obliged to remove wrecks located beyond Greek territorial waters16 October 2025
Greek Court sets precedent: No wreck removal duty beyond territorial waters – owners shielded from fines, redefining maritime liability boundaries.
Ship leasing: Does a financial lessor need to be the registered owner of the leased asset?16 October 2025
Prior to the advent of Chinese leasing, ship leasing was historically a financing structure in the alternative ship finance space.
USTR 301 and retaliatory measures in China15 October 2025
The background to these measures stems from a petition brought by five labour unions in the US who complained of unfair practices by China in the maritime sector which they believed posed a discriminatory threat to US commerce.
The Future of Municipal Infrastructure – Cooperation, Partnerships and Investments in Fiber Optic Networks7 November 2025
Join WFW and SBR-net Consulting AGat our webinar on “The Future of Municipal Infrastructure – Cooperation, Partnerships and Investments in Fiber Optic Networks” on Thursday 6 November 2025.
WFW advises Octopus Energy Generation and BayWa r.e. on green CPPAs with SNCF Énergie15 October 2025
Octopus Energy Generation and BayWa r.e. inaugurate their first CPPAs in France with this transaction.
Vietnam Hotel Investment Guide15 October 2025
Savills Hotels and Watson Farley & Williams are proud to present the first Vietnam Hotel Investment Guide, offering insights into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
WFW advises Ovolo on strategic APAC franchise partnership with Wyndham15 October 2025
Under the agreement, Ovolo retains brand and operational control of the hotels whilst exclusively partnering with Wyndham for distribution and to pursue franchised growth opportunities throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 25914 October 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we look at decisions on covenants, sale of goods and vessel repossession obligations.
WFW advises Eiffel Investment Group on acquisition of 50% stake in 270 MW TotalEnergies Renouvelables France renewables portfolio14 October 2025
TotalEnergies retains a 50% stake in the portfolio and will continue to operate the assets and distribute the majority of the energy produced.
