Maritime in Review 2025 – Article Roundup15 January 2026
Our most popular articles from 2025 highlight how this year has been one of both challenge and opportunity in the maritime sector.
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A New Era for Dispute Resolution in Vietnam – Legislation on International Arbitration Centre and Specialised Court for the IFC15 January 2026
This article examines the establishment of International Financial Centres in Vietnam in 2025, highlighting new arbitration and specialised court mechanisms aimed at enhancing investor confidence and modernising dispute resolution.
WFW advises Encavis on €135m financing for acquisition of 199 MW Aragón portfolio14 January 2026
Located in northern Spain, the 199 MW Aragón portfolio comprises three wind farms with a combined output of approximately 142 MW and two photovoltaic (PV) plants totalling 57 MW.
Thailand to remove age limits for commercial aircraft14 January 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is moving to replace the current age limits for Thai-registered aircraft with a new focus on the airworthiness rather than age of aircraft.
Singapore Maritime Breakfast Seminar 202620 January 2026
This annual event brings together our multi-disciplinary practitioners to share insights on the latest developments, challenges and opportunities shaping the maritime industry in 2026 and beyond.
WFW advises Magallanes Renovables on floating renewable platform development13 January 2026
The project has secured financing for its development, enabling the advancement of one of the most innovative tidal energy initiatives currently under development worldwide.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 26813 January 2026
In this first edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly in 2026, we consider decisions on proximate cause in mortgagee insurance, rough justice in adjudication, interpretation of aviation lease provisions and a successful arbitration challenge for lack of jurisdiction.
An introduction to non-payment insurance in the shipping industry13 January 2026
An introduction to non-payment insurance in the shipping industry.
Beneficial Ownership Reporting of Non-U.S. LLCs that are Authorized to do Business in New York12 January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, non-U.S. LLCs authorized to do business in New York are required to file beneficial ownership disclosure statements or attestations of exemption.
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation: practical implications for public procurement procedures9 January 2026
Overview of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its role in ensuring fair competition within EU public procurement procedures.
Section 16(a) Insider Reporting Obligations Will Apply to Foreign Private Issuers7 January 2026
Buried on page 2659 of the NDAA – the US$901bn defense spending bill signed into law by President Trump on December 18, 2025 – you’ll find Section 8103: “Disclosures by Directors, Officers, and Principal Stockholders” a.k.a. the “Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act.”
Fake or Fortune – the m/v “Vyssos”: does an MII policy cover a mortgagee who relies on a forged cover note?7 January 2026
In this article, Charles Buss discusses the implications for ship financiers of the decision in Oceanus Capital v Lloyd’s Insurance Company.
