Strait of Hormuz – its closure and its implications
Escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting shipping, raising critical legal and commercial risks around deviation, force majeure, war risks and charterparty obligations.
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WFW enhances APAC maritime offering with strategic partner hire
Paul Coggins’ practice focusses on the maritime sector, where he advises leading commercial banks, ECAs and sponsors on innovative financing structures, including complex cross-border projects, asset-based leasing and debt facilities.
Late payments lose ships – Commercial Court rejects bareboat sale obligation
In this article, Natalie and James explain a July 2025 ruling by the English Commercial Court relating to interpretation of a bareboat charterparty’s sale obligation provision.
Clause and Effect: High Court upholds English law jurisdiction clauses
This article examines an intriguing recent case from the High Court addressing the incorporation of jurisdiction clauses into bills of lading and whether consignees receive sufficient notice of such terms.
No ka-ching against MV Kiating – Admiralty Court rejects Port of Sheerness’ period toll
In this article, we cover a recent English Admiralty Court decision on the Port of Sheerness’ ability to impose a “period toll” against the sub-charterers of an overstaying vessel.
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.
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.
