Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Globus Maritime Limited (“Globus”) on their US$28m sale and leaseback of newbuild bulk carrier m.v GLBS MIGHT with a Japanese leasing house. This is Globus’ first…
John Faraclas was there with his camera… WISTA U.K celebrated its festive spirit at the annual Christmas party hosted by Wikborg Rein, a key player in the maritime sector down…
19 November 2024 Leading UK law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper is delighted to announce its entry into the South of France as it sets up a hub in Antibes, enabling…
The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, UK (WISTA UK) and the Indian Maritime Association (IMA UK) hosted a vibrant Diwali event on 6 November 2024 at the offices of…
In the latest COVID-19 business interruption matter to reach the Court of Appeal, International Entertainment Holdings, the Court again considered the wording of a non-damage denial of access (“NDDA”) clause. This…
GDPR in shipping: KEY DEVELOPMENTS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 3 December 2024, a one-day course to provide attendees with a clear understanding of the EU GDPR, how to…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 24/006 Date: 30 – Oct – 2024 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G.…
Panama establishes legal framework to revoke registration and licenses of vessels on international sanctions lists The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has introduced a legal mechanism enabling the immediate revocation of…
Further to our announcement on the 3rd of October, one of the most interesting seminars took place earlier on tonight at the IDRC premises – the open-air auditorium off Saint…
The law of salvage, a concept unique to maritime law, was established by decisions of the UK Admiralty Court in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Lloyd’s Open Form (“LOF”), which has…
A leading legal expenses insurance provider has announced an extension of its long-standing partnership with Sabio Group to support a multi-year digital transformation project. The initiative will see the organisation migrate from…
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Prompted by the recent spate of container ship fires, international freight and logistics insurance provider TT Club has stressed the greater need for all players in the global supply chain…
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Key takeaways • On 3 June 2024, the European Commission (the Commission) published its decision in relation to the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics SE (Bolloré) by CMA CGM S.A. (CMA CGM) (the Transaction).…
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By Eleni Konstantinidou (LLB Hons, BTC) The Court of Appeal recently clarified the importance of a deposit in Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) contracts, and the protection available to the seller…
Key takeaways • Those involved in activities relating to Russian LNG that enters EU territory should seek advice on the impacts of the new restrictions on the performance of their contracts.…
by Idil Erbil, Solicitor and Marine & Aviation Claims Consultant INTRODUCTION Some key decarbonisation initiatives are significantly affecting the shipping industry. These include International Maritime Organization (IMO) strategies, which enforce…
Following our previous live “encounters” with ERT’s journalist and former Seafarer Antonis Karagiannakis – emanating also from a historic maritime Greek island, that is Kasos, today we bring you in…
We recently gathered a group of regulatory attorneys from across Reed Smith to provide a rundown of the key trends to watch for in Q2 2024 – if you missed…
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Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Bibby Marine on a shipbuilding contract to deliver the world’s first truly zero-emission, electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV). The eCSOV, which…
The IUA has strongly opposed plans to publish details of future regulatory investigations before they reach their conclusion. Under proposals announced by the Financial Conduct Authority details of ongoing enquiries…
IMO’s Legal Committee met in person for its 111th session at IMO Headquarters in London from 22 to 26 April 2024. The Committee deals with all legal matters within the…