Maritime team feature in Marine Money double
Partners Lindsey Keeble and David Osborne, and George Macheras have written two expert analyses for prestigious shipping magazine Marine Money’s Q2 2020 edition.
Article Archive
When a right to possession is ten tenths of the law: the decision in Scipion v Vallis
In this article we consider a recent decision in the English High Court which held that substantial damages are recoverable based on the infringement of a bailor’s right to possession of property.
Caveat Lender: Bankruptcy Considerations for Shipping Lenders
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing both US and foreign borrowers to consider US bankruptcy options. This article explores what lenders need to know about US Bankruptcy Code to protect their investment.
The EU Ship Recycling Regulation: Completing your IHM during COVID-19
By the end of the year, both EU flagged and non-EU flagged vessels that call at port or anchorage in an EU Member State will be required to have a certified IHM on board; this article considers the difficulties posed by COVID-19 for compliance and the emerging solutions.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 34
In a sign of things to come, in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly the first Covid-19 related cases are starting to appear, as well as arguments that any resulting economic downturn would justify an order for security for costs.
Property Developer loan notes: an alternative complimentary financing technique
This article offers an overview of loan notes issued by property developers, which provide an alternative source of finance for property developments.
Talking points: The future of EV, reaffirming UK commitment and driving bold ambitions
This article higlights the key talking points that arose from a recent webinar hosted by WFW and Grant Thornton on the future of EV in the UK.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 33
The interaction of dispute resolution processes with other regimes take centre stage in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, with an important decision from the Supreme Court on the compatibility of the statutory adjudication process with the insolvency regime, a decision regarding the arbitrability of claims under the Companies Act 2006, and a decision on whether a State was immune from claims in arbitration under the State Immunity Act 1978.
Trade Credit insurance and COVID-19: friend or foe?
COVID-19 is likely to have a significant economic impact on Thailand’s exporters, sellers and traders. To what extent can trade credit insurance assist companies dealing with these increased risks?
A little patience – Enforcement of foreign judgments in England and Wales under the Lugano Convention
This article considers the decision in Islandsbanki Hf & Ors v Stanford, and the steps which must be taken to enforce a foreign judgment in England under the Lugano Convention.
