WFW advises CNG Fuels on £80m investment by Foresight
The investment will help to build a nationwide network of refuelling stations that will allow heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to run on carbon neutral fuel.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
Cuba sanctions: At freedom’s mercy
Daniel Pilarski was recently interviewed by bi-monthly trade publication Container Management as part of its in-depth exploration of sanctions in Latin America.
WFW Hong Kong Office Head Madeline Leong named Lloyd’s List’s Top 10 Maritime Lawyer
This is the third time in four years in which one of our leading female partners has been recognised by Lloyd’s List, following Lindsey Keeble and Mei Lin Goh’s nomination in 2019 and 2017 respectively.
Amendment to the Offshore Wind Act
This article explores recent regulatory amendments made by the German Parliament for the faster expansion of offshore wind energy, including a significant increase in the expansion target to 20 GW by 2030.
The Complexities of Ever Larger Projects
In the second of our OFTO series, this article details the UK Government’s ambitious net zero carbon emissions target and how Great Britain’s OFTO regime must change to enable delivery at the scale required to meet these targets.
US$ LIBOR – Some breathing space
This article discusses the recent announcements deferring the disappearance of US Dollar LIBOR.
A comprehensive reform of German restructuring and insolvency law is imminent
A significant change in German restructuring and insolvency law is coming soon. This German-language article explores the implications of the European Restructuring Directive and other forthcoming amendments.
WFW advises EWE AG on sale of offshore subsidiary to VINCI
EWE OSS is the market leader in the North Sea energy sector, specialising in the planning and maintenance of offshore wind farms, with vast expertise in substations, transition pieces, IT and communications technology.
Sanctions again – and also penalties
This article examines the case of Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc v Petroleos De Venezuela SA. where the effect of sanctions on obligations under a loan agreement and the doctrine of unenforceable penalty were discussed.
WFW advises lenders on US$155m Tangguh LNG carrier refinancing
Both LNG Carriers Tangguh Batur and Tangguh Towuti have been recognised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s Green Ship Programme for attaining Energy Efficiency Design Index certification.