Know your counterparty – the pitfalls of undisclosed principals
We discuss an interesting recent ruling of the English Commercial Court relating to the identity of charterparty owners in the context of establishing jurisdiction.
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Pay Now, Argue Later: Life After Anna Dorothea
The ruling clarifies the limits of equitable set-off and confirms the strict enforceability of “pay now, argue later” obligations.
English courts to hear lessor claims against aircraft reinsurers despite Russian jurisdiction clause
In a recent decision, the English Commercial Court has held there to be strong reasons to override Russian jurisdiction clauses and hear the claims brought by aircraft lessors against reinsurers in the English court.
Keep your eye on the time-bar! Arab Lawyers Network Company Ltd v Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Ltd
This article looks at an English Commercial Court decision which highlights the importance of considering the effect of time-bar clauses carefully in order to avoid being prevented from bringing claims in the future.
In the nick of time: The effect of delay on anti-suit injunctions
This article examines two recent decisions in which the English High Court considered the impact of significant delays on applications for anti-suit injunctions.
