WFW advises Vidiemme on acquisition by BiP16 March 2020
Vidiemme is a digital consultancy firm providing innovative solutions to companies in the Italian life sciences industry.
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Vessel underperformance disputes – how are currents and swell treated?13 March 2020
The significance of current and swell on performance warranties has been the subject of a number of recent LMAA arbitral awards that has brought to light certain uncertainties in this area.
GA guarantees and GA bonds – spot the difference12 March 2020
The English High Court recently handed down a helpful judgment that confirms the longstanding market view on the use of bonds and guarantees issued following a declaration of General Average (GA).
WFW expands New York aviation offering with senior hire12 March 2020
Aviation finance and leasing lawyer Philip Jackmauh is joining the firm as Senior Counsel.
Charterparty Requirements to Notify Claims – Take care!11 March 2020
This article considers the English High Court’s decision in The Tiger Shanghai, which addressed the issues arising out of obligations in time charterparties to notify claims and provide supporting documents within narrow time frames.
Demurrage Time Bar Clauses10 March 2020
In the Amalie Essberger, the English High Court recently sought to clarify the question of precisely what demurrage time bar clauses require, but in so doing, some lingering uncertainty remains.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1810 March 2020
This week we look at important decisions from the Court of Appeal on third party funding, the impact of an inadequate ship passage plan, and the knowledge requirement for the tort of inducing breach of contract.
WFW advises Agoda on launch of Asia-Pacific and Middle East online flight and package platforms9 March 2020
Agoda is one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel platforms, providing travellers with a choice of more than 2.5m properties.
The Italian maritime and energy industries and COVID-196 March 2020
The recent outbreak of COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus, is having a major impact on the global economy. In order to take adequate measures to fight the aforesaid virus, on 23 February 2020 the Italian Government enacted law decree no. 6.
Plan Your Passage Carefully!5 March 2020
In a significant decision published on 4 March 2020, the English Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the lower court that an inadequate passage plan that had caused a vessel’s grounding rendered the vessel unseaworthy.
WFW advises Adar Property Group on financing and acquisition of Texas apartment complex4 March 2020
The two apartment complexes are adjacent to one another and are located in very close proximity to The University of Texas.
WFW advises DeA on credit restructuring re Elbana di Navigazione3 March 2020
As a result of the transaction, Dea Capital has, through one of its fully owned subsidiaries, acquired a vessel from Elbana di Navigazione’s fleet.