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[Deal] Our LPA-CGR avocats #HongKong team advised Alvest Equipment Services (AES) in the acquisition of a shareholding interest in CTAS Aviation Services Limited.   AES, a subsidiary of the French industrial group Alvest, is a key player in the design, manufacture, and distribution of technical solutions for #aviation and #aerospace. AES offers a comprehensive range of services related to ground support equipment, including rental, operational leasing, fleet management, and maintenance services.   CTAS Aviation Services Limited is a Hong Kong company holding a license from the Hong Kong Airport Authority to provide maintenance services for ground support equipment at Hong Kong International Airport.   This strategic acquisition aligns with AES’s goal to strengthen its international presence and expand its expertise in #Asian markets, particularly in high-value-added #airportservices.   Our team, led by our partner Nicolas Vanderchmitt and assisted by Camilla Venanzi, supported AES in drafting and negotiating the transactional documents, contributing to the successful completion of this transaction. #MandA #BusinessGrowth #Legal #France #HongKong #LawFirm

Let‘s meet! Oslo, Norway | June 18-19, 2024   This year #TheNordicMaritimeForum will happen in Oslo, Norway, the stage is set for this event to bring together industry leaders, ranging from shipowners, ship managers, ports, regulators, and classification societies to technology companies and suppliers, for two days of dynamic discourse and collaboration. #GarantGroup representatives - Egidijus Mickus and Donatas Šateikis from #GarantSafety, Paulius Tėvelis from #GarantService will be there and participate in most important event for Nordic maritime industries. #GarantGroup team will focus on collaboration and knowledge exchange, provides a platform for discussing cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and regulatory frameworks shaping the future.   The Forum will cast a spotlight on seafarer well-being and safety, acknowledging the indispensable role of maritime personnel in global trade. Through interactive sessions and workshops, attendees will explore strategies for promoting the mental and physical health of crew members, enhancing onboard working conditions, and cultivating a culture of safety and resilience at sea.   A key aspect of the agenda is digitalization and artificial intelligence, announcing a transformative era of innovation and efficiency in maritime operations.   An interesting agenda invite to meet! #TheNordicMaritimeForum #GarantGroup #GarantSafety #GarantService

"Critical innovation" is the title of an article in this issue by our colleague Julius Kuechle. It's about an extensive study on autonomous maritime systems (AMS). You find the well worth reading article from page 68.

Lomar CEO, Nicholas Georgiou, has joined other leading figures in the maritime industry by endorsing principles aimed at maintaining excellence and raising standards in ship and crew management. Mr Georgiou welcomed the initiative by InterManager, the international ship managers’ trade association. Supporting its ‘General Principles of Conduct and Action’ he said: “Dedicated to maritime excellence, we are firm supporters of the InterManager General Principles, which continue to raise standards in our industry. These guidelines, vital for the environment, seafarers’ well-being and safety, underscore the importance of collaboration, particularly in navigating industry challenges such as decarbonisation and digitalisation.” #maritime #maritimesafety #maritimeindustry #safety #safetyfirst #safetyculture

Not to miss! The Vessel Performance Info Forum at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, “Understanding Vessel Performance” starts tomorrow! VPi Forum morning session sets the tone with “Why digital integration is important in achieving our vessel performance goals” presented by Dimitris Lyras, director of Paralos Maritime and founder of Ulysses Systems.   Rich sessions continue throughout the day meshing the domain expertise and insights of IT managers, Vessel performance Managers, and Providers of vessel performance solutions.   They have gained their valuable experience and exercise their expertise with renown ship managers such as Angelicoussis Group, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, Columbia Shipmanagement, MSC Cruise Management, Navarone, Neptune Lines, TMS Tankers TMS Dry Fleet. Or as specialists in vessel performance solutions. Among them Giampiero Soncini, Managing Director of Oceanly, Thomas Hechmann, CCO, Coach Solutions, Erik van Ballegooijen, Director R&D, VAF instruments, Kostas Korfiatis, Vessel Performance Manager, Vessel Performance Solutions and Timoleon Plessas, PhD, Founder, Sealion Engineering.   We wish the participants and the audience a succesful and valuable day!!! VesselPerformanceInfo The Digital Ship Registration: https://lnkd.in/ec9sqEZe   #event #shipsandshipping #maritime #digital #integration #data #technology #software #design #costsaving #digitaltransformation; #UlyssesSystems #smartshipping #integration #digital #vessel #vesselmanagement #vesselperformance #softwareapplications #softwaredevelopment #future #consolidation

Southeast Asia (SEA) is one of the most diverse regions globally – both culturally and economically. This applies in manufacturing too, especially now as many companies think about #digitaltransformation. Our SEA regional director Marcelo Tarkieltaub discusses how different manufacturers are approaching the process. 📽️Watch the full interview: https://rok.auto/47WIKmQ

Every ship tells a story. Maritime Day is a time - honored tradition that recognizes one of our country's most important industries. We will be working. If you are calling, call us when you are done. #justcalldrpam #NationalMaritimeDay! #SailorsTale #MaritimeHistory

My colleague Cilla Torode has certainly been doing the rounds in the Channel Islands press of late. Firstly a resplendent appearance in Air Aurigny’s En Voyage publication and now a top notch article in the newest edition of the Business Brief about our exciting new combined offering at Bovill Newgate. Head over to page 9 to learn more and do not hesitate to reach out to Cilla to discuss how our seasoned team in the Channel Islands can assist! #BovillNewgate #BusinessBrief #Ocorian

People are the key to making the energy transition a reality, and this deal is about giving them the skills and support they need to lead the way #powerthepeoplethatpowerworldtrade

📢 Are you planning to organize a webinar for your Horizon Europe project? If that’s the case, check out our latest article! We have created a short check list that will help you to maximise your webinar’s success. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3Um3VJL Linda Kim, Guna Valtere, WIT Berry, #HorizonEurope