WFW Italy Partner Furio Samela named Lawyer of the Year in Shipping at the Le Fonti Awards 2017
Furio was granted the award in recognition of his “wide shipping experience and great track record in this sector”.
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WFW Italy Partner Eugenio Tranchino again named top 50 Italian lawyer
Eugenio Tranchino has been confirmed as one of the 50 most influential lawyers in Italy by leading national legal news provider legalcommunity for the second year in a row.
WFW advises lenders on US$318m loan facility for five newbuildings
The vessels will be bareboat chartered upon delivery to Seaspan Corporation, a NYSE-listed container management company, and then sub-chartered to a leading global container shipping company.
WFW Singapore Partner Mei Lin Goh named Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Individual Lawyer of the Year 2017
Mei “acts on some of the most multi-layered, complex and high value transactions in the market, as evidenced by her solid ranking across various Asian jurisdictions”.
WFW advises lenders on US$318m loan facility for five newbuildings
The vessels will be bareboat chartered upon delivery to Seaspan Corporation, a NYSE-listed container management company, and then sub-chartered to a leading global container shipping company.
WFW advises Global Risk Partners on third major acquisition of 2017
The current management team will stay with the business, which writes circa £30m gross written premium (“GWP”) annually.
WFW advises Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd on ECA Financing of ICON 1 and ICON 2
The ships of over 200,000 gross tons each are due to deliver in 2022 and 2024 respectively.
WFW advises HQ Equita on sale of ROVEMA
Other companies in its portfolio include Belgian-headquartered textile specialist BekaertDeslee and CWS-boco who provide hygiene products and laundry services.
WFW advises BPM on US$28.8m L.G.R. di Navigazione refinancing
Naples-headquartered L.G.R. di Navigazione provides a comprehensive range of professional services to the international sea transportation industry, operating a fleet currently comprising four vessels.
WFW Chairman Nigel Thomas and Head of New York Daniel Rodgers moderate Offshore Asset Finance panel at Marine Money Brazil Offshore Finance Forum
The panel discussed the challenges of and where opportunities exist for the financing of offshore oil and gas assets in today’s turbulent market.
