In this article, we discuss the recent decision in ClientEarth’s action against Shell’s directors for alleged failure to comply with their duties to the company in relation to climate risk.
In the Global Ports Report 2023, Partners Florian Kutzbach, Sarah Ellington and Christina Howard discuss how those seeking financing for any such investment need to take into account the ever-intensifying focus on the ESG credentials of the wider shipping industry, and in particular the push for decarbonisation.
In an article for a German publication, CHEManager, Partners Dr F. Maximilian Boemke and Thomas Hollenhorst share their expertise on chemical companies exploring green electricity production.
Following the recent launch of ‘The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2’, Partner Michael Savva examines changing attitudes to sustainability and ESG in the Middle East maritime industry.
On 23 March 2023, we published part two of ‘The Sustainability Imperative’. One of the key findings in the follow-up report is that shipowners have become more collaborative. In 2021, two-thirds said they would like to form partnerships to pursue innovation. Now, 56% are already in an ESG-linked tie-up.
The senior term loan facility, which expires in 2029, was signed to refinance two existing facilities.
This article discusses delivery provisions in aircraft operating leases and a recently decided case between Peregrine Aviation Bravo Limited and Laudamotion Gmbh.
The Simandou project involves the exploitation of four world class iron ore blocks in the southern region of Guinea.
ESG is still top of the agenda in boardrooms. In this article, WFW Partner Sarah Ellington considers five things to look out for in 2023.
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Philippa Beasley look at the main legal challenges being faced by companies making net zero commitments. It follows on from our earlier article that examined some of the main criticisms of net zero claims made in recent reports by advocacy organisations.