What’s that trundling over the hill – is it an answer? (or will the Hong Kong Convention solve the world’s ship recycling hot mess?)6 July 2023
The Hong Kong Convention is finally coming into force. Will this clean up ship recycling’s act for good?
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15% registration tax for the establishment of surface rights on agricultural lands6 July 2023
The Italian Revenue Agency confirmed the application of 15% registration tax on surface rights granted on agricultural land.
WFW advises Conscia on acquisition of two IT companies in Germany6 July 2023
Conscia is a leading European IT specialist in networking, cyber security, and cloud providing secure infrastructure solutions.
The EU Critical Raw Materials Act – vital legislation to secure sustainable supply chains5 July 2023
Proposed legislation is underway to secure the EU’s future self-reliance in mining, processing and recycling critical materials. What does this mean for future mining projects?
WFW advises Nexrail on €322m sustainability-linked debt facility5 July 2023
Nexrail is a rolling stock lessor operating in Western Europe.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Possible Scenarios for Part II of the International Seabed Authority’s 28th Session4 July 2023
The International Seabed Authority is facing a key deadline in July 2023 when it is due to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal issues for the July session and implications for Sponsoring States, contractors and investors with an interest in deep seabed mining.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 1684 July 2023
The cases in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly show the English court’s supportive role, in respect of party autonomy in contract, choice of jurisdiction clauses, security for costs in arbitration and international conventions.
WFW advises Grupotec on successful appeal before Regional Administrative Court 4 July 2023
The administrative judge accepted WFW’s defending arguments.
WFW recognised as leading international law firm for shipping and aviation at CBLJ Awards 20234 July 2023
The China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focussed corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.
WFW advises CSSC regarding two luxury RoPax ferries 3 July 2023
The vessels were built by China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International and are currently the world’s largest luxury RoPax ships.
WFW advises lenders on €45m Iberian renewables portfolio refinancing30 June 2023
The transaction involved a financing structure based on a power purchase agreement and is one of few brownfield refinancings to successfully complete to date in Spain.
WFW awarded WILEF Gold Standard Certification 202330 June 2023
This is the fifth consecutive year that the firm has achieved the certification after becoming the first UK firm to be awarded it in 2019.
