The Strait of Hormuz: to trade or not to trade? Insurance implications of a potential closure of the Strait17 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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Late Redelivery and Lost Opportunities: Key Lessons from Hapag-Lloyd AG v Skyros Maritime Corp14 April 2025
Shipowners should be aware that where charterers redeliver late, their ability to claim substantial damages could be limited by the existence of any contractual obligations that prevent entry into further fixtures.
Sufficient connection to come within the arbitration agreement?17 February 2025
In this article, Kimarie Cheang, Tiana Dias and Fawwaz Ahmed discuss a Singapore Court of Appeal case which provides guidance on when non-contractual claims may fall within a contractual arbitration agreement.
From Volatility to Stability: A Practical Guide to Tackling Contractual Defaults Head-On16 January 2025
When market volatility leads to contractual defaults, effective claim management is key. This article sets out a step-by-step playbook to navigate contractual breaches and secure favourable outcomes.
Behind the Deal: Commodities & International Trade15 January 2025
In collaboration with leading experts in the field, we aim to provide you with invaluable insights, practical advice and strategic guidance to navigate the complexities of global trade markets.
Trick or treat? Conditions, warranties and innominate terms – you decide29 October 2024
This article examines the classification of contractual terms under English law and explores the remedies available to the innocent party when a contractual term is breached.
Fraud: neither mindful nor demure30 August 2024
This article discusses the Singapore Court of Appeal’s recent decision to dismiss a claim against two banks for non-payment under letters of credit. This judgment provides commercial parties with further clarity on the fraud exception, in particular what will constitute a false representation under presenting documents.
Thumbs up for emojis – the cautionary case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd7 August 2023
This article discusses the recent Canadian judgment of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land and Cattle Ltd, which should be noted with caution by trading companies and other organisations whose personnel regularly discuss contract terms via informal communication methods, such as WhatsApp, Telegram or WeChat.
