Protocol signed to amend the UK/Germany Double Taxation Treaty
This article looks into the new UK–Germany Double Tax Treaty which has been amended to bring in stronger anti-avoidance measures.
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
Adjudication Enforcement: Be careful what you agree in post-adjudication negotiations
This article examines issues raised about whether an adjudicator’s decision can be settled by a “subject to contract” agreement, following an English High Court decision.
WFW advises Lightsource bp on disposal of UK Camden solar PV portfolio to NESF
The Camden solar PV portfolio comprises the 50 MW Grange project in Newark, Nottinghamshire, and the 50 MW South Lowfield project in Fleetham, North Yorkshire.
WFW expands Hotels & Hospitality practice into Asia Pacific
A new team of four senior lawyers, who will be based in Singapore and Sydney and led by Partner Robert Williams, arrive at the firm to expand its hotels and hospitality practice in the Asia-Pacific region.
Know your debtor: ship arrests for claims against bareboat charterers
This article examines a recent UK Admiralty Court decision, in which we acted for the successful shipowner, on ship arrests for claims against bareboat charterers.
WFW advises TORM on purchase of eight MR product tankers from TEAM Tankers
The market value of the acquired vessels is assessed at US$148m. They will be financed by increasing TORM’s existing syndicated loan facility with a new revolving facility and new term facility.
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Mining, metals & minerals
In the fourth article of our sector series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, we set out the key concepts introduced by the Taxonomy Regulation and explain what this means for market participants in the mining, minerals & metals sector.
Adjudication after Brexit: an English affair
This article examines a recent case which provides guidance on the powers and proclivities of the English courts to resolve disputes concerning domestic construction operations.
WFW advises BPER Banca on €15.5m Italian hospital technology hub project financing
The financing concerns a loan granted to S.EN.AL.PA. for the construction of new technology hubs at the Camposampiero and Cittadella hospitals in Padua, Veneto, Italy.
Investing in maritime assets and the impact of Covid-19
Global Aviation Sector Co-Head Jim Bell and Global Maritime Sector Co-Head Lindsey Keeble have written a guest article for leading aviation sector publication Ishka.