Know your counterparty – the pitfalls of undisclosed principals
We discuss an interesting recent ruling of the English Commercial Court relating to the identity of charterparty owners in the context of establishing jurisdiction.
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WFW advises Prow Capital on senior secured post-delivery financing for Liberty Lines
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Prow Capital, who manage the Green Shipping Fund (“GSF”), regarding a senior secured post-delivery financing granted to Liberty Lines S.p.A. (“Liberty Lines”).
Pay Now, Argue Later: Life After Anna Dorothea
The ruling clarifies the limits of equitable set-off and confirms the strict enforceability of “pay now, argue later” obligations.
Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure and Repudiation Considerations
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to get out of a contract by frustration
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: to trade or not to trade? Insurance implications of a potential closure of the Strait
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to deal with contractual issues, rights and obligations
This first article in the series discusses the contractual issues arising in the event that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
WFW advises Marla Investments on EuroHoldings majority share acquisition
Marla Investments is a company affiliated with Greece’s Latsis family, who have had a leading presence in shipping for over 80 years.
WFW deal wins Transport Export Finance Deal of the Year and Global Deal of the Year at TXF Perfect 10 Awards
By recognising only ten outstanding transactions in export finance across the world, the TXF Perfect 10 Awards are the industry gold-standard for excellence.
Waves of Progress: Women steering the future of ESG and Finance26 June 2025
Watson Farley & Williams invites you to a webinar which will spotlight the vital contributions of women to the maritime sector.
