Force Majeure and You: Outrunning the Unpredictable14 January 2025
In this article, we discuss the concept of “force majeure” and best practice in making or defending a claim of force majeure in cases of unforeseen or catastrophic circumstances.
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Prominent Chinese Shipping Companies Added to US “Non-blacklist”13 January 2025
The outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden added several prominent Chinese companies to a list of “Chinese military companies” maintained by the Department of Defense.
WFW advises Navigazione Montanari and Euromont Shipping Company on sale and leaseback of M/vs “Valleblu” and “Valturchese”13 January 2025
Navigazione Montanari registered both vessels with the Italian Bareboat Registry.
WFW advises Eurazeo on lease financing of offshore wind survey and ROV support vessel13 January 2025
The vessel is currently under construction at Neptune Construction B.V.
Japan’s offshore wind ’Round 3’ auction results and proposed changes to the Operational Auction Guidelines13 January 2025
A short update on the results of Japan’s Round 3 offshore wind auction and potential updates to future auction rounds.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 1939 January 2025
Read the 193rd edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
WFW advises Viking Ocean Cruises on delivery of ocean ship “Viking Vela”8 January 2025
The Viking Vela is built according to the latest navigation and safety regulations.
Seabed Mining in Exclusive Economic Zones: Key Considerations for Investors, Mining Companies and Regulators8 January 2025
A range of States are increasingly examining the potential benefits of allowing seabed mining within their exclusive economic zones. We consider some key legal and regulatory issues for regulators, investors and mining companies.
WFW announces new Global Energy Sector leadership team 7 January 2025
Henry Stewart is now supported by María Pilar García Guijarro and Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi.
WFW advises Shell on structured trading agreement with Evolve Energy6 January 2025
SEEL will provide gas, power and environmental products against a tailored collateral package of security and contractual undertakings.
Snacks: Digestible Weekly Labour News – Issue 1922 January 2025
Read the 192nd edition of our weekly update on Italian labour law.
Remaining Back-to-Back has never been more important26 December 2024
In this article, we discuss the importance of remaining back-to-back when incorporating law and dispute resolution clauses in sale contracts and charterparties.
