Analysis of cases involving sanctioned lessors in finance leases

The Havila case This case involved the sale and leaseback of four newbuilding vessels (the Vessels). HKO, a subsidiary of Havila Group based in Norway, entered into four shipbuilding contracts with a Turkish shipyard. Upon delivery, the Vessels would be sold by HKO respectively to four subsidiaries of Russian leasing company GTLK (the Lessors), and …

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