Joana Roca
Associate Madrid
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Isabella Roberts
Associate Paris
Impact of Covid‑19 on Dispute Resolution in Germany 8 April 2020
The global spread of COVID-19 has a major impact on dispute resolution in Germany in relation to pre-litigation concerns and dispute prevention, as well as the practicality of conducting disputes in front of state courts and arbitral tribunals.
Foreign Direct Investment controls – what is changing and what dealmakers should do 17 April 2020
This article explores the changing views of FDI in the EU, the UK, Germany and France.
Sign me up, log me in, let me begin: The rise of digital signatures 23 April 2020
This article explains the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature, what digital signatures look like, how they work and why they are more secure than ‘simple’ electronic signatures.
Simon Jennings
Senior Associate London
Transport Webinar Series: Maritime – Episode 1 15 October 2020
This webinar will look at “US Sanctions”, “Force Majeure/Frustration & Commercial/Shipping contracts” and “Ship Finance Update: changes in the market and documentation”.
LIBOR Transition: What? Why? When? How? 23 November 2020
This article details the upcoming transition away from LIBOR and towards other risk-free benchmark rates across multiple currencies, looking in particular at SONIA and SOFR.
Frank Dunne to become Senior Advisor at WFW 29 March 2021
His new role will focus on supporting the clients he has worked so closely with for many years; while continuing to assist partners and their teams and remaining a strong advocate and ambassador for the firm.
Legal Issues in Supplying and Financing Maritime Energy Saving Technology 9 August 2021
The development and use of energy saving technology (EST) in ships is likely to play a significant part in the transition towards sustainability. However, the installation and financing of EST on ships may present several challenges, particularly with existing ship financiers.
WFW advises lenders on secured term loan financings for Navios Acquisition 17 September 2021
WFW acted for Hamburg Commercial Bank AG as mandated lead arranger, agent and security trustee, together with Alpha Bank S.A. as lenders in connection with a secured term loan facility of up to US$195m.
Access to the Capital Markets for Shipowners: Getting Your House in Order 9 November 2021
A number of important governance, accounting and commercial considerations that any privately-held shipowner pursuing an IPO or looking to issue bonds for the first time should bear in mind.
