Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has continued to support BIMCO in helping the shipping industry navigate complex new carbon intensity (CII) regulations and work towards decarbonisation. The International Convention for…
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Now in its tenth edition, the Shipping Law Review, published by Law Business Research Limited, is a cross-jurisdictional guide to shipping law in 32 key jurisdictions. HFW edits the Shipping…
THE FORMAL INCLUSION OF MARITIME TRANSPORT IN THE EU ETS: KEY FEATURES AND IMPLICATIONS BRIEFING It’s official: after protracted negotiations, the inclusion of maritime transport in the EU Emissions Trading…
SHIP RECYCLING BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT The commitment recently made by Bangladesh, a leading ship recycling nation, to ratify the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling…
HFW will soon be moving to a landmark new building at 8 Bishopsgate – London’s most sustainable tall office tower. Sustainability is always a key factor whenever we’re looking at…
HFW & CAR | Brazilian Maritime Authority and International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
ON 26 APRIL 2023, THE BRAZILIAN MARITIME AUTHORITY SIGNED A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE INTERNATIONAL TANKER OWNERS POLLUTION FEDERATION (ITOPF) AIMING TO REINFORCE THE COOPERATION BETWEEN BOTH ENTITIES. Brazilian…
SEAWORTHINESS AND (UN)SAFE PORTS IN LONDON ARBITRATION 2/23: ONE-OFF PILOT ERROR DID NOT AMOUNT TO INCOMPETENCE. In London Arbitration 2/23 (2023) 1129 LMLN 2, an arbitral tribunal determined that a…
As of 5 February 2023 the additional price caps have been adopted for Russian refined petroleum products. The new price caps expand UK, EU and US restrictions on the transport…
In Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz, the Court of Appeal considered whether an exclusion for pollution or contamination excluded cover for damage which itself caused pollution and contamination. The result,…
HFW Briefing – Nationalisation risk – Will host countries hedge their bets between Article 6 and the Voluntary Carbon Markets? – Dec 2022
At a glance As countries enact domestic legislation to implement their commitments in respect of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, it is likely that voluntary mitigation…
We are pleased to bring you the latest issue of our regular sustainability focussed magazine which, as always, explores recent innovation, brings you insight into industry-shaping progress, and examines the…
Stella Maris unveils mental health support platform for Ukrainian seafarers and families The Stella Maris chaplain and volunteers still operating in Odesa are facing increasing demands for mental health support…
NATIONAL SECURITY AND INVESTMENT ACT 2021Final order made preventing the acquisition of intellectual property relating to vision sensing technology For the first time, a final order has been published under the National Security and Investment…
On 28 June 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted its negotiating position on the draft Regulation which would ban the import and export of six core agricultural commodities…
HFW is delighted to announce the publication of three distinct Ship Finance chapters of Getting the Deal Through, a leading Lexology publication, which provides guidance on law and regulation on…
Good Morning Monaco Monday, May 9, 2022 Princess Charlene shows support for rugby tournamentPrincess Charlene was at the forefront for the Saint Devote Rugby Tournament on Saturday, the annual youth competition…
As part of London International Disputes Week 2022, HFW, The London Maritime Arbitrators Association and Quadrant Chambers, in association with the London Shipping Law Centre, would like to invite you to…
The Renewable energy CFD and International trade: Is the supply chain plan the weakset link?
The Renewable energy CFD and International trade: Is the supply chain plan the weakset link? The media coverage of the latest UK allocation round for renewables contracts for differences (CfDs)…
HFW | International Trade: European Court of Justice clarifies scope of the EU blocking regulation
HFW | International Trade: European Court of Justice clarifies scope of the EU blocking regulation We understand some viewers could not access the article online, this email now contains the…
Teamwork in Digitalisation – Avoiding an IP headache Collaboration is fundamental to energy projects, but particular care is needed where digitalisation is concerned. Intellectual property rights issues may arise from…
HFW Community | In conversation with Gareth Thomas Please join us on Wednesday 3 November at 7pm GMT, where Gareth Thomas, a respected figure in rugby and an advocate for…
HFW | Getting the Deal Through Ship Finance 2021 HFW is delighted to announce the publication of three distinct Ship Finance chapters of Getting the Deal Through, a leading Lexology…
HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Will they help commodities businesses? The UK’s new Freeports will present some opportunities for commodities businesses, for example in the Tees Valley chemical industry. However,…
The multifaceted approach towards regulating carbon emissions in international shipping: global, regional and national measures
The multifaceted approach towards regulating carbon emissions in international shipping: global, regional and national measures A multi-layered and evolving regulatory landscape is emerging at the global, regional and national levels. These all share…
HFW Freeports Series | Freeports: Know Your Customs In our last article we introduced the UK’s new Freeports, due to be developed at eight sites in England (East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe…