New UAE Law on Arbitration – A Shift in the Right Direction29 May 2018
The long awaited UAE Arbitration Law has been issued by the President of the UAE, currently expected to come into force in July 2018. What does the new law entail?
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Effective Date of Termination of Employment24 May 2018
What is the importance of establishing the exact date when a contract of employment has come to an end?
WFW advises ADIF-Alta Velocidad on €600m green bond issuance18 May 2018
The funds raised will be used to finance investments related to new high speed rail lines and rail lines extensions, as well as the maintenance, upgrading and improved energy efficiency of the existing high speed rail system.
WFW advises BPM and Mediocredito Centrale on Marnavi Chem financing14 May 2018
The financing is for the construction of a chemical tanker at Chinese shipyard Shuangliu Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd.
WFW advises Star Bulk on acquisition of 16 vessels from Augustea and York Capital11 May 2018
“It has been a pleasure working with the Starbulk team on one of the most interesting M&A deals in the shipping sector this year. “
WFW advises BPM on VSL refinancings10 May 2018
We advised BPM S.p.A. on two loan facilities to finance the reorganisation of Eco Shipping and Serenissima.
US Withdrawal from JCPOA: US Sanctions and EU Countermeasures9 May 2018
Following November 4, 2018, US sanctions that had been lifted pursuant to the JCPOA will be in full effect. The EU remains in the JCPOS and will reactive a “blocking statute.”
WFW advises Finatem on GFT acquisition8 May 2018
We advised Finatem on its acquisition of Gothaer Fahrzeugtechnik.
WFW advises on German VC investment in Iranian start-up Azki.com4 May 2018
We advised a group of German investors on a venture capital investment in Iranian start-up Azki.com.
WFW advises Naxicap on acquisition of Teufel3 May 2018
We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to advise Naxicap Partners on their first direct investment in Germany.
Seven WFW deals win Marine Money “Deal of the Year” honours3 May 2018
Seven of our deals have been named “Deals of the Year” in Marine Money’s “Breaking Out of the Pack – Dealmakers of the Year 2017” Awards.
WFW advises Burbo Extension Ltd on OFTO divestment3 May 2018
This is the ninth completed OFTO sale.