Marshall Islands – economic substance requirements for shipping companies20 June 2019
Traditional “offshore” shipping jurisdictions have introduced “economic substance” rules. Read here to find out more.
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WFW advised Credit Agricole on US$91m financing for Landbridge leased VLCCs14 June 2019
“We are extremely pleased to have worked on this transaction, which represents a trend towards more structured financings involving new players in the Asian maritime markets such as investment firms.”
Lazio administrative regional court affirms that Tremonti Ambiente and Conto Energia benefits are cumulative13 June 2019
In a significant recent decision for operators in the renewable energy market, an Italian court has determined that the tax benefits available under the Tremonti Ambiente can be claimed alongside feed-in tariffs paid under the III, IV and V Conto Energia regulations.
Geothermal Energy in Greece13 June 2019
This briefing focusses on the newly issued Law 4602/2019 that sets out the main principles for the exploration, exploitation and management of Greece’s geothermal potential.
Anti-suit injunctions – Chinese shipowner restrains cargo interests’ Chinese court action12 June 2019
The English courts have recently granted an interim anti-suit injunction… Read more
WFW advises Klinik-Kompetenz-Bayern on €160m medical procurement tenders11 June 2019
The aim of the framework agreement is to both provide purchasing services for medical and nursing needs, as well as obtain capital goods and additional technical advice for KKB and its members on procurement issues.
Innovation in energy & infrastructure arbitration11 June 2019
The conference focussed on the analysis of the current state of efficiency of arbitration, with reference to the energy and infrastructure sectors, examining also the innovative arbitration trends in Italy and abroad.
All decked out – English High Court clarifies deck exclusion clauses10 June 2019
Antonis Lagadianos and Tamara Ristic dicuss the repercussions of the English High Court’s recent decision regarding exclusion clauses.
Don’t underestimate Force majeure10 June 2019
Andrew Hutcheon and Alexandra Allen-Franks look into force majeure and its use in recent court cases.
WFW secures win for ACEPER in Italian courts affirming Tremonti Ambiente and Conto Energia benefits are cumulative7 June 2019
We are delighted to have achieved a successful decision for the Italian Association of Consumers and Producers of Renewable Energy (“ACEPER”), as representative of 15 photovoltaic operators.
Cruise Control: US sanctions close the door on Cuban people-to-people cruises6 June 2019
Daniel Pilarski discusses the US government’s new sanctions on people-to-people cruises in Cuba and their repercussions.
WFW advises Teekay on US$250m private offering4 June 2019
We advised on the New York, Marshall Islands and English law aspects of the transactions, including relating to certain collateral security granted on the notes.