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Freeports success will be linked to regional and global USPs

29 Jul 2021

Tom White, innovation architect at Connected Places Catapult, provides his insights on the potential of Freeports. White notes that regions must develop their own regional and global USPs to drive investment, but a challenge is coordinating what each region is going for.

Brittany Ferries CEO on Freeports: clarity and collaboration required

24 Jul 2021

John Napton, CEO of Brittany Ferries, believes in Freeport's potential, but is conscious of the collaborative work that will have to be done to ensure its success. "In order for Freeports to work, those operating in logistics and across the supply chain need to collaborate", says Napton.

Identifying trade structure and contractual arrangements essential

23 Jul 2021

Malcolm Dowden, Legal Director, offers his insights on Freeports and the economic recovery plan.

CEO of British Ports Association on Freeports: expand Freeports status

19 Jul 2021

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association, is optimistic about the opportunities that Freeports will bring, but would like to see these improved regulatory environments rolled out to other ports to avoid economic displacement.

Skills and infrastructure needed: Bill Scott, OBE, on Freeports

29 Jun 2021

Chief executive of Wilton Universal Group, Bill Scott, OBE, is optimistic about the benefits that Freeports could bring to the UK, but is not without reservations. He highlights the preparation that needs to be done, from addressing the skills shortage to investing in the infrastructure of areas where the ports will reside.

New planning flexibilities for public service and port infrastructure

14 Apr 2021

Against the backdrop of the pandemic, in December 2020, the government issued a consultation until January 2021 which sought views on separate proposals including the proposal to support public service infrastructure through changes to existing permitted development rights (PDRs).

Any port in a storm: a cautionary tale in drafting

11 Feb 2021

In a recent decision in the Admiralty Court before Mr Admiralty Registrar Davison, the Court considered the application of the recently enacted section 233B of the Insolvency Act 1986. Whilst the conclusions reached on that provision are perhaps less surprising given its wide remit, the decision raises some interesting points for contract lawyers on the formation of contracts and the reasonableness of their terms.

WBD advises on the sale of Lewmar Marine

13 Aug 2019

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised on the sale of Lewmar Marine, implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement, under which Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) acquired the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Lewmar for £33.286 million.

WBD advises Brittany Ferries on UK government contract for additional freight capacity for no-deal Brexit

15 Jan 2019

WBD has advised Brittany Ferries, a long-standing client, on a series of contracts with the Department for Transport that secure additional freight capacity as part of the UK government's planning for a no-deal Brexit. WBD Partner, Peter Snaith was the lead adviser for Brittany Ferries with input from procurement, public sector and other relevant specialists from the firm.

Brexit and "trusted traders"

30 Oct 2018

Brexit was the spectre haunting the Chancellor's 29 October budget speech. It received few direct mentions, but its implications pervaded every economic forecast and announcement. One nugget for businesses dependent on import or export appeared incongruously alongside the announcement that visitors from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Japan will soon be able to use the e-passport gates at Heathrow and other UK ports.

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Freeports success will be linked to regional and global USPs

Brittany Ferries CEO on Freeports: clarity and collaboration required

Identifying trade structure and contractual arrangements essential

CEO of British Ports Association on Freeports: expand Freeports status

Skills and infrastructure needed: Bill Scott, OBE, on Freeports

New planning flexibilities for public service and port infrastructure

Any port in a storm: a cautionary tale in drafting

WBD advises on the sale of Lewmar Marine

WBD advises Brittany Ferries on UK government contract for additional freight capacity for no-deal Brexit

Brexit and "trusted traders"

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