Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 294
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider loss of bargain damages in a ship sale, company authorisation, force majeure and consumer jurisdiction.
Article Archive
Contractual Limits on Charterers’ Right to Deduct Hire: Recent Guidance from London Arbitrations
This article considers two recent London arbitration awards on contractual restrictions affecting charterers’ rights to withhold or deduct hire.
Thailand Cabinet Approves Relaxation of Foreign Business Prohibition in Key Service Sectors
Through the Department of Business Development, the Ministry of Commerce has proposed removing certain already regulated businesses from the Foreign Business Act.
Limitation, Limitation, Limitation – Admiralty Court strikes out limitation defence in Solong v Samskip
In this article, we cover a recent and interesting English Admiralty Court decision on the extent of a party’s right to limit liability under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976.
Proposed amendments to Modern Slavery Act corporate reporting requirements
In this article we discuss the proposed changes to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 293
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider pricing mechanisms, directors’ duties and the importance of being ready when you say you are.
Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v 2 Rivers Pte Ltd: Redefining a “real risk” – Court of Appeal overturns sanctions judgment
This article discusses the recent Court of Appeal decision on whether owners can rely on sanctions clauses to avoid complying with charterers’ order.
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 292
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider what constitutes a final statement, director duties, the nature of a derivative action and costs.
Deerns UK Limited v VDC LHR11 Limited [2026] EWHC 1509 (TCC) – TCC confirms final date for payment must be fixed and certain
In Deerns v VDC, The TCC confirmed that construction contracts must provide a fixed final payment date or risk replacement by the statutory Scheme.
White Paper: Effective implementation of the Conflict Management Committee Rules
This white paper, produced by the CARO Centre in collaboration with Watson Farley & Williams and the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers, examines considerations for the effective implementation of the CMC Rules.
