WFW joins Rainmaking’s Trade and Transport Impact programme as Ecosystem partner
The programme aims to to build supply chain resilience to address disruption and decarbonise the wider global supply chain with a focus on shipping.
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A privileged position
This article examines a recent case in which the Commercial Court confirmed that English rules on legal professional privilege extend to protect communications with in-house lawyers irrespective of their location or country of qualification.
US Sanctions: Spotlight on Russia
In the fifth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community, this article explores US sanctions on Russia/Ukraine.
WFW advises DIP lenders on US$500m DIP term loan credit agreement with Valaris plc
WFW advised on matters of Marshall Islands, Liberian, Thai and maritime law and also, through our formal law alliance in Singapore with Wong Tan & Molly Lim LLC, Singapore law.
Taking timesheets seriously
This article examines the decision in Premier Engineering (Lincoln) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd arising out of the dispute-laden development of an energy-from-waste plant in Hull.
WFW advises Lenders on 165 MW Valorem wind and solar portfolio refinancing
The portfolio comprise 11 wind farms and two photovoltaic plants located in France with a total installed capacity of 165 MW, all owned by French IPP Valorem.
Going once! Going twice! Sold! – English court gives helpful guidance on ship auction sale procedure
This article examines an Admiralty Court decision determining whether to approve the sale of a 7th generation drillship that had been laid up for a protracted period.
National Minimum Wage for seafarers
The UK’s National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020 came into force on 1 October 2020. In this briefing we explain the main provisions of the new legislation and how the changes will affect maritime employers and seafaring employees.
US Sanctions: Spotlight on Cuba
This is the fourth of a seven-part series on the application of US sanctions to the shipping community. This article will focus on US sanctions on Cuba.
Testing Times: The FCA Test Case on Covid-19 Business Interruption insurance
This article examines the English High Court’s decision on the coverage provided by Business Interruption insurance policies in relation to losses arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting Government measures.