Effect of changing sanctions regime on sanctions exclusion clauses30 October 2018
The English High Court has given helpful guidance on the protection offered by sanction clauses in a marine cargo insurance policy.
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Update on recent cases & developments in diamond & precious stone & jewellers block insurance cases29 October 2018
This update addresses some recent cases and claims involving diamonds and gemstones and highlights issues and lessons learnt from these matters.
Aircraft Redelivery Disputes ‘Taking-Off’19 September 2018
Marcus Gordon, Charles Viggers and Katherine Huang discuss why aircraft redelivery disputes arise and how the issues can be dealt with in commercial negotiations.
Court of Appeal gives boost to legal professional privilege12 September 2018
The English Court of Appeal in The Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) v Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Limited (ENRC) held that documents created in internal investigations were protected by litigation privilege. Thomas Ross and Kimberley Smith discuss.
US secondary sanctions on Iran and the EU Blocking Statute: Implications for the shipping industry15 August 2018
On 7 August 2018, both the first wave of re-imposed US secondary sanctions, and the EU Blocking Statute took effect: how can we comply with two incompatible laws at the same time?
Do arbitration agreements in bills of lading bind their holders?14 August 2018
In Sea Masters Shipping Inc v Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, the Court ruled that the holder of a bill of lading which includes or incorporates an arbitration agreement will be subject to the jurisdiction of a tribunal formed under the arbitration agreement.
Preventing operation of the prevention principle?6 August 2018
How does the recent Court of Appeal judgment in North Midland Building Ltd v Cyden Homes Ltd affect the prevention principle in English law?
No cross-undertakings in damages for ship arrests3 August 2018
Charles Buss and Nick Payne discuss the recent decision of the Admiralty Court in London, Natwest Markets Plc v Stallion Eight Shipping Co. S.A., in which we acted for the successful party. Has the recent decision confirmed the attractiveness of England as a jurisdiction for the arrest of ships?
“Setting” Settled?27 July 2018
How does the recent UK Court of Appeal decision to overturn the High Court’s interpretation of “setting” affect future planning judgements of a listed building?
Double Recovery? Damages for Cargo Claims18 June 2018
The outcome of Sevylor Shipping v Altfadul Company held an owner liable to a bill of lading holders for its full damages claim. Read on to find out why this outcome could be difficult to reconcile with key principles of English law.
New UAE Law on Arbitration – A Shift in the Right Direction29 May 2018
The long awaited UAE Arbitration Law has been issued by the President of the UAE, currently expected to come into force in July 2018. What does the new law entail?
Arbitration and Civil Mediation27 April 2018
Elvezio spoke about arbitration and its effective diffusion and development in Italy and abroad. The aim of the conference was to highlight the importance and key role of alternative dispute resolution.