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Anti-suit injunctions in the ADGM – lessons from A22 and B22 v C2228 January 2026
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts have confirmed that they have jurisdiction to issue anti-suit injunctions where it is “just and convenient to do so”, in a landmark decision in A22 and B22 v C22 [2025] ADGMCFI 0018.
Late payments lose ships – Commercial Court rejects bareboat sale obligation15 December 2025
In this article, Natalie and James explain a July 2025 ruling by the English Commercial Court relating to interpretation of a bareboat charterparty’s sale obligation provision.
King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury November LLC & Ors [2025] UKSC 39: Buyer Gets Off Scot Free – When does an MOA deposit become a debt?13 November 2025
In this article we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on MOA deposits in King Crude Carriers v Ridgebury.
The DIFC Mediation Centre – a continued focus on alternative dispute resolution in Dubai’s offshore courts12 November 2025
Alternative dispute resolution, and mediation more specifically, has long been encouraged by the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts.
Clause and Effect: High Court upholds English law jurisdiction clauses6 November 2025
This article examines an intriguing recent case from the High Court addressing the incorporation of jurisdiction clauses into bills of lading and whether consignees receive sufficient notice of such terms.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Court of Appeal guidance for charterers when owners nominate a port or place convenient for repossession5 November 2025
The recent Court of Appeal judgment in The Songa Pride serves as a useful summary of the law on the limits placed on owners when nominating a port for repossession of their vessels.
Pride and Without Prejudice: comparative approaches to settlement offers from England, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines29 October 2025
Settlement offers are key strategic tools, but jurisdictions differ. Our APAC team compares approaches in England, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines for effective dispute resolution.
Ship leasing: Does a financial lessor need to be the registered owner of the leased asset?16 October 2025
Prior to the advent of Chinese leasing, ship leasing was historically a financing structure in the alternative ship finance space.
USTR 301 and retaliatory measures in China15 October 2025
The background to these measures stems from a petition brought by five labour unions in the US who complained of unfair practices by China in the maritime sector which they believed posed a discriminatory threat to US commerce.
Who gets the upside? – Court of Appeal reverses the Lila Lisbon judgment7 October 2025
In this article we discuss the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Lila Lisbon case and its implications for the buyers and sellers of ships.
No ka-ching against MV Kiating – Admiralty Court rejects Port of Sheerness’ period toll1 October 2025
In this article, we cover a recent English Admiralty Court decision on the Port of Sheerness’ ability to impose a “period toll” against the sub-charterers of an overstaying vessel.
