What should shipping do about economic substance?3 July 2019
These are rules, pushed forward by the EU and the OECD, as part of the continued battle against “tax havens”.
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WFW advises RF Energy on sale of €55m renewable energy sources portfolio3 July 2019
We advised RF Energy SA on the sale of five wind parks and two hydroelectric power plants with a 63.6MW aggregate capacity.
WFW advises Akuo Energy on sale of minority stake in wind asset portfolio to TRIG1 July 2019
This transaction is one of two recent French onshore wind acquisitions by TRIG increasing the share of its portfolio located in France from 10% to 13%.
WFW advises Cartesian Capital Group on US$50m equity capital injection into Viva Air Group1 July 2019
Cartesian Senior Managing Director Paul Hong stated: “It has been a pleasure working with Steve and his talented team at WFW and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”
Transportation Finance Panel Discussion and Reception27 June 2019
Our annual Transportation event featured a panel discussion on the use of different debt capital markets products in transportation finance.
WFW advises GMC on acquisition of majority stake in Zouros25 June 2019
A cross-border Maritime team advised Rimorchiatori Riuniti, Fratelli Neri and Rimorchiatori Laziali on the acquisition by their recently incorporated Greek joint venture.
WFW receives comprehensive WILEF Gold Standard recognition24 June 2019
The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has awarded Watson Farley & Williams its first Gold Standard Certification, in recognition of the firm’s commitment to integrating women into leadership roles.
WFW expands London real estate practice with new Partner hire24 June 2019
Real estate expert Petar Orlic has joined the firm’s London office as a Partner.
WFW helps develop Poseidon Principles21 June 2019
We helped to develop the Poseidon Principles, supporting the IMO’s goal to reduce shipping’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050.
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.
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.
