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.
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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.
Brilliance in the details – Commercial Court clarifies Hague Visby provisions24 September 2025
This article explores an enlightening English Commercial Court decision on two important points of interpretation of the Hague Visby Rules.
Know your counterparty – the pitfalls of undisclosed principals16 September 2025
We discuss an interesting recent ruling of the English Commercial Court relating to the identity of charterparty owners in the context of establishing jurisdiction.
Ship fires and Electric Vehicles – The Evolving Risks of the Energy Transition12 August 2025
As the global economy moves towards decarbonisation, the maritime sector is both a facilitator and casualty of the energy transition.
Pay Now, Argue Later: Life After Anna Dorothea28 July 2025
The ruling clarifies the limits of equitable set-off and confirms the strict enforceability of “pay now, argue later” obligations.
Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure and Repudiation Considerations24 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to get out of a contract by frustration21 July 2025
The recent increasing turmoil in the Middle East has led to renewed threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
The Strait of Hormuz: How to deal with contractual issues, rights and obligations16 July 2025
This first article in the series discusses the contractual issues arising in the event that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
Double Trouble – Appeal in Relation to Competing Arbitration Agreements26 June 2025
This unusual case involved a successful appeal of a GAFTA arbitral award under sections 67, 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 24924 June 2025
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly we consider payment applications, challenges to arbitration, implied terms as to price and fair presentation in relation to freezing injunctions.
