Assignment and Novation: Spot the Difference
This article examines a recent decision by the English Technology & Construction Court in which the principles of assignment and novation, and the distinction between them, were emphasised.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
Sanctions Compliance
In the last of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article discusses the importance of sanctions compliance.
The OFTO Regime: A Retrospective
In the first of a new nine-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the OFTO Regime, this introductory article sets the scene, laying out the early development of the regime and considering how it could be improved to deliver 40GW of offshore wind by 2030.
OFTOs: a decade of lessons for the decade ahead
In this nine-part series, our multidisciplinary WFW London team will offer a comprehensive analysis of the planning, regulatory, real estate and construction aspects of the OFTO regime and its impact on the future of the offshore wind market.
WIBLA shortlists WFW for six awards
The awards specifically celebrate Diversity & Inclusion, including progressive initiatives for gender diversity, mentorship, minority women, talent management and work-life balance.
Long term aircraft storage – risks for lessors, airlines and their insurers
The article discusses the risks resulting from long term aircraft storage and addresses a number of issues and appropriate steps which lessors, airlines and their insurers should consider.
Insolvency filing obligations and Covid-19: liability risks for managing directors
This article explores the risk of personal liability for managing directors in connection with insolvency filing obligations during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in Germany.
Taiwan deal wins Renewable Energy Deal of the Year – Solar 2020
The deal involved a loan facility on a project which is understood to be Taiwan’s largest private ground mount utility scale solar project to date.
European Commission gives IHM enforcement guidance
This article discusses new guidelines for the enforcement of obligations relating to the IHM requirement of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation for vessels operating in EU waters following concerns that the impact of Covid-19 will mean that many shipowners will not be able to comply by the 31 December 2020 deadline.
WFW Aviation Partner Oliver Tebbit relocates to London from Dubai
This move marks the expansion of our global corporate jet offering, with Oliver continuing to work alongside Dhruv to serve clients in the Middle East and Asia, and now on-the-ground to focus on our European corporate jet practice.