WFW advises on US$15bn Simandou project, world’s largest mining and related infrastructure project5 January 2023
The Simandou project involves the exploitation of four world class iron ore blocks in the southern region of Guinea.
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Law meets practice – Urban design options for sustainability26 January 2023
Our team will cover a number of selected topics in the field of construction planning and explain them in more detail with the help of an industry expert.
AWG Secretary General Jeffrey Wool joins WFW as Senior Global Advisor3 January 2023
We are delighted to announce that aviation and international law expert Jeffrey Wool has joined the firm as Senior Global Advisor working out of both its London and New York offices.
Agrivoltaic systems: practical application and challenges30 December 2022
Agrivoltaic plants are hybrid installations that promote efficient cooperation between the energy, food and agriculture sectors. This cooperation creates favourable microclimates for the growth of certain crops. Benefits range from efficient food production to water saving and enhanced energy production from renewable sources.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 8729 December 2022
Read the eighty seventh edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
US Risk Retention – Container Box White Paper23 December 2022
The purpose of this White Paper is to provide general guidance to transaction participants and practitioners in their consideration of the application of the provisions of Section 15G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as added by section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the federal interagency credit risk retention rules promulgated thereunder, codified at 17 C.F.R. Part 246, to a typical issuance of securities by a newly formed special purpose vehicle that owns or will own, among other things, a portfolio of marine containers and related leases which may be entered into directly or indirectly by way of one or more management agreements.
WFW advises Navigazione Montanari and NAI on sale of Vallermosa and Valtamed tankers22 December 2022
Watson Farley & Williams has advised Navigazione Montanari S.p.A. and Nai Int Ltd on the sale of the Vallermosa and Valtamed tankers.
WFW advises Encavis on acquisition of 55 MW Spanish PV project from Hive22 December 2022
Watson Farley & Williams has advised Encavis AG on the acquisition of the 55 MW Fundici photovoltaic currently under development in Spain from its developer Hive Energy.
Italy unlocks drilling in new Italian “Aiuti Quater” Decree22 December 2022
The Italian government has announced new measures on the procedure for drilling to secure the long-term supply of domestically produced natural gas initiated in its new Aiuti quater Decree.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 8622 December 2022
Read the eighty sixth edition of our weekly update of Italian labour law.
ISDS and Climate Change: What Happens Next?22 December 2022
This article discusses the recent companion Issue Notes released by the UNCTAD on ISDS system, its impact on climate change, investment treaties and climate legislation, and offer some key takeaways for investors and states to be aware of.
Towards a new AI liability regime: presumptions and right of access to evidence in favour of injured parties22 December 2022
The article summarises the main elements of the directive proposed by the EU Commission to adapt the rules on non-contractual civil liability to allow for artificial intelligence.