UK to Tax Gains of Non-Residents on UK Real Estates5 December 2017
From April 2019, gains made on direct and certain indirect disposals of UK real estate by non-residents will be subject to a UK tax charge.
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WFW advises Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade on US$2.3bn Nghi Son 2 Coal-fired Power Project5 December 2017
Nghi Son 2 is an important project in Vietnam’s Power Master Plan and will serve as a precedent and benchmark for future JBIC project financings in Vietnam.
WFW boosts London dispute resolution offering with new Partner hire4 December 2017
Well regarded securities litigation and dispute resolution expert Thomas Ross has joined the firm’s London Dispute Resolution group as a Partner.
WFW advises MSC Cruises on delivery of Seaside class cruise ship and continuing expansion plans30 November 2017
The “MSC SEASIDE” is due to enter service in December 2017, and will operate year-round to the Caribbean, from a renovated and expanded dedicated berth and terminal at the Port of Miami, Florida, USA.
Policy Wordings, Cover and Claims: Recent Developments in Thailand29 November 2017
What are the useful lessons that brokers, insurers and reinsurers should know regarding recent losses and claims on policy wordings, cover and claims?
WFW advises banks on the sale of four Italian hydro plants29 November 2017
All four are located in the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena (Emilia Romagna Region, Italy).
Terminate in Haste, Repent at Leisure28 November 2017
Why did Interserve Construction Ltd v Hitachi Zosen Inova AG1 provide stark reminder of the risks associated with an employer’s decision to end a contract early?
WFW advises RCMA on sale of its international rubber trading and distribution business to Halcyon Agri28 November 2017
It has been a pleasure to work once again with the RCMA team
WFW advises HSH Nordbank on a US$460m loan facility to Capital Product Partners23 November 2017
The facility was used to partially refinance four credit facilities and is secured on 35 vessels owned by subsidiaries of CPLP, comprising almost the entirety of its fleet.
WFW advises on £1.3bn investment-grade bond acquisition of 50% stake in 659 MW Walney Extension offshore wind farm23 November 2017
With a total capacity of 659 MW it will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm once online (expected in Q2 2018).
WFW’s half-year revenue up 13%22 November 2017
This is another excellent result for the firm and clear evidence of the success of our industry sector focussed model despite a challenging macro-economic environment.
WFW advises Alpha Bank on US$250m shipping securitisation transaction22 November 2017
We are pleased to have been instructed by Alpha Bank on this important and complex transaction.