WFW advises Azinam on Namibian offshore farm-out agreement with ExxonMobil
We advised Azinam Ltd on its divestment to ExxonMobil Namibia (PEL 44) Ltd, of a 30% stake in Petroleum Exploration Licence 44 (“PEL 44”) offshore Namibia.
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WFW advises Danaos on US$2.2bn debt restructuring and refinancing
We advised Danaos Corporation on the comprehensive restructuring and refinancing of its US$2.2bn debt maturing 31 December 2018 with certain of its lenders including Citibank, Credit Suisse, HSH Nordbank and RBS.
WFW Partners Evan Stergoulis and Malte Jordan recognised as leading lawyers to wind sector
Partners Evan Stergoulis and Malte Jordan, have been ranked among the world’s 100 most influential lawyers to the wind sector in this year’s Legal Power List 2018.
Italy’s new employment law “Dignity Decree”
Raffaela Colamarino discusses the recent publication in the Gazzetta Ufficiale, which introduces the so-called “Dignity Decree”. How will it impact on employment law?
US secondary sanctions on Iran and the EU Blocking Statute: Implications for the shipping industry
On 7 August 2018, both the first wave of re-imposed US secondary sanctions, and the EU Blocking Statute took effect: how can we comply with two incompatible laws at the same time?
WFW advises Taconic Capital on largest ever Italian shipping debt portfolio acquisition with SC Lowy
We advised Taconic Capital on its joint acquisition with SC Lowy of a shipping portfolio of UTP from Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena group.
A regulatory minefield: Iran sanctions and the EU Blocking Statute
How will the regulatory minefield created by US sanctions against Iran and the EU’s retaliatory Blocking Statute will impact on the shipping sector?
Do arbitration agreements in bills of lading bind their holders?
In Sea Masters Shipping Inc v Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, the Court ruled that the holder of a bill of lading which includes or incorporates an arbitration agreement will be subject to the jurisdiction of a tribunal formed under the arbitration agreement.
Fluctuating oil prices revisited: contractual pressure points and lessons learnt
This briefing discusses how increased oil prices now affect contracts and offers solutions to some common issues.
VAT reverse charge for construction services from 1 October 2019
A VAT “reverse charge” for business-to-business supplies of certain construction services is due to apply from 1 October 2019. How should you prepare?