“Hidden” Reasons for Dismissal
What was the “principle reason” for the dismissal: the reason in the mind of the decision maker or the “hidden reason” in the mind of the manager?
Author: Richard Strockl Archive
WFW advises Globalstar on US$199m refinancing agreements
A six-year loan facility will primarily be used towards the prepayment of existing credit payments, amounting to US$152m, as well as to pay off a US$66m bridge facility raised in June 2019.
WFW half year revenue up 2%
Lothar Wegener: “This is a good result for the firm, improving as it does on last year’s result for the same period, and clearly demonstrating the ongoing success of the sector-focussed model that drives WFW”.
WFW advises CMBFL on US$415.6m sale and leaseback of 20 chemical tankers for Stolt Tankers
The proceeds of the deal were used to refinance certain debt secured on the vessels.
WFW advises Zaha Hadid Architects on A$5.3bn Sydney airport design project
The new airport opens in 2026 and will be the largest international gateway in Australia by 2060. It is expected to support almost 28,000 jobs within five years of opening.
WFW advises Milstein Properties in US$749m redevelopment of 335 Madison Avenue
The refinancing supports ongoing renovations, including the base of the building’s 29-story atrium, a two-story library and workspace, retail kiosks, a bar and lounge, a pool and a gym.
WFW advises HQ Equita on acquisition of packing machine specialist WOLF
Having also acquired majority stakes in packaging machine specialists FAWEMA and HDG in 2018, HQ Equita further strengthens TPG with WOLF’s acquisition.
Right to Work Checks
The UK’s EAT judgment reiterates the appropriate right to work checks and the current rights of non-EEA family members of EEA or Swiss nationals amidst Home Office crackdown and Brexit uncertainty. Read to find out more.
Offshore: Brazil Focus
Recent key legal and regulatory changes in Brazil are influencing opportunities and demand in the offshore sector, the impact of which is discussed further in this article.
WFW boosts Asia-Pacific corporate offering with key new hire
Ivy was previously a Partner and China Desk Head at DFDL, Bangkok. Going forward, Ivy will be dividing her time between WFW’s Bangkok and Singapore offices.
