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Crystallisation of floating charges

Crystallisation of floating chargesThe key feature of a floating charge is that, until it crystallises, the chargor is entitled to deal with the...

Acquisition finance—ancillary facilities

Acquisition finance—ancillary facilities On an acquisition finance transaction, the borrowing group, in addition to the debt (whether loans or bonds)...

Interim loan agreements in acquisition finance transactions

Interim loan agreements in acquisition finance transactionsWhat are interim loan agreements?Interim loan agreements are short form loan agreements...

Synthetic securitisations

Synthetic securitisationsWhat is a securitisation?Securitisation is a technique used to finance the ownership or sale of types of assets that would...

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Acquisition finance—mandatory and voluntary prepayment clauses

Acquisition finance—mandatory and voluntary prepayment clausesMost facility agreements require the borrower(s) to prepay all or part of the facility...

16th Nov

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Superyacht finance—sale and purchase of superyachts

Superyacht finance—sale and purchase of superyachtsThis Practice Note details those aspects of the sale and purchase of superyachts that notably...

Produced in partnership with Ince & Co 19th Apr

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Shipbuilding contracts

Shipbuilding contractsThis Practice Note considers the main terms included in standard form shipbuilding contracts. In particular, it looks...

16th Nov

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Energy derivatives

Energy derivativesWhat are energy derivatives?Energy derivatives reference the underlying price of an energy source, such as oil, gas or electricity....

16th Nov

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Acquisition finance—representations, covenants and events of default

Acquisition finance—representations, covenants and events of defaultThis Practice Note discusses:•the purpose of and typical representations in a...

16th Nov

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Ship registration

Ship registrationThis Practice Note looks at the following topics:•types of registry•bareboat charter registration, and•UK ship registration...

16th Nov

Q&As

In what circumstances do I really need to worry about commercial (or corporate) benefit?

In what circumstances do I really need to worry about commercial (or corporate) benefit?This Q&A explains when it is necessary to analyse whether an...

Produced in partnership with Brian Cain 16th Nov

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Project finance—due diligence and 'bankability'

Project finance—due diligence and 'bankability'Due diligence is an important part of any commercial finance transaction but it is absolutely critical...

16th Nov

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Director’s certificate for a bilateral loan: borrower

Director’s certificate for a bilateral loan: borrower[insert date]To:[insert full name and address of lender]Dear [insert full name of lender]I am a...

16th Nov

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The use of residual value agreements in aviation finance

The use of residual value agreements in aviation financeResidual value agreements are a tool for allocating the residual value risk in an aircraft.The...

Produced in partnership with Norton Rose Fulbright 19th Apr

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Project finance—meaning of completion and its effect

Project finance—meaning of completion and its effectProjects involving the development of a new asset or facility (known as 'greenfield' projects) are...

16th Nov

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ICC Standard rules and practices for commercial letters of credit—UCP, eUCP and ISBP

ICC Standard rules and practices for commercial letters of credit—UCP, eUCP and ISBPCoronavirus (COVID-19): The ICC has issued a guidance paper on the...

16th Nov

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Types of commercial letters of credit

Types of commercial letters of creditCommercial letters of credit (also known as traditional letters of credit or L/Cs) are used as a method of...

16th Nov

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Proforma checklist of documents for execution at signing and completion meetings in loan transactions

Proforma checklist of documents for execution at signing and completion meetings in loan transactionsAt signingExecution of finance documentsName of...

16th Nov

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Taking security over receivables

Taking security over receivablesIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered...

16th Nov

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Assignment of book debts

Assignment of book debtsThis Assignment is made on [insert day and month] 20[insert year]Parties1[insert name of Assignor], a company incorporated in...

16th Nov