Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has promoted eleven lawyers to its partnership, effective from 1 May 2026. “Our new partners deliver a blend of outstanding legal ability, clear commercial insight…
Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
The recent decision in Three Fifty Markets, Ltd. v Argos M M/V, 166 F.4th 462 (5th Cir. 2026), issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on February…
Given the importance of Shipping and in particular that of Greek Shipping in keeping a balance to the economy and well being of 8 billion people on Planet Ocean, world…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is stepping up its efforts to engage the next generation of legal professionals on maritime sustainability, highlighting the importance of shipping to Jamaica’s economy and the…
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is stepping up its efforts to engage the next generation of legal professionals on maritime sustainability, highlighting the importance of shipping to Jamaica’s economy and the…
REGISTER HERE If you have already registered to attend this event, there is no need to re-register. Our panel will outline the Regulation, explain how pooling can work, and discuss…
Yesterday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its first-ever Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP). The CEP is applicable to all corporate criminal matters except antitrust violations. DOJ…
4th March 2026 1.Executive Summary Significant and rapid changes have occurred in the marine insurance market following the escalation of geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Major…
REGISTER NOW IntroductionThe LSLC-YMP and Clyde & Co LLP are hosting a virtual seminar with Captain Barry Sadler CMMar, Chartered Master Mariner, who will provide insight into the role of…
by Anny Zade We are pleased to announce that Zoe Upson, the runner up in 2024, is the clear winner for 2025! Here are the final results for the 100…
We concluded our last insight on FuelEU by underlining the importance of being proactive when formulating a FuelEU compliance strategy and adopting a collaborative approach when entering charterparty negotiations. In this update,…
London, 27th January 2026 – Wordley Partnership are pleased to announce a new collaboration with leading Greek lawyers Rea Mitropoulou, Constantinos Zacharopoulos and Paola Menachem, strengthening our international, sector-focused offering…
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Following our 2025 articles on the Death of Diplomacy: 2026 began with the stealth arrest of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. This was on 3rd January…
We are pleased to share an update on the recent Court of Appeal decision in Skyros Maritime Corporation & Agios Minas Shipping Company v Hapag-Lloyd AG [2025], which addresses the assessment…
LSLC, IN ASSOCIATION WITH 36 STONE and STEWARTS, INVITES MEMBERS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND THIS HYBRID IN-PERSON & WEBINAR EVENT Third Party Funding in International Commercial Arbitration and…
Shipping as a tool for Geopolicy by Commodore (HN Rt) Kostas Papachristodoulou Inspired by the article of Mr. John Faraclas Death of Diplomacy Part 12, published in www.allaboutshipping.co.uk at the end of last…
This week’s developments in Venezuela underscore the significance of the Second Circuit’s recent decision in CITGO Petro. Corp. v. Ascot Underwriting Ltd. The Court’s October 28, 2025, decision addressed an insurance…
6 January 2026 Subscribe to Reed Smith’s Trade Compliance Resource Hub Our Trade Compliance Resource Hub is where you can find the latest commentary and analysis by Reed Smith lawyers on…
Earlier this week we wrote on the U.S. seizure of MT SKIPPER and the questions it raised. Today we take a closer look at what this action may mean for…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/24 Date: 13 November 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided…
Following the trade summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States and China have each suspended their port fees on Chinese- and US-linked vessels,…
Speed And Performance Claims – Gone With The Wind REGISTER NOW This is a role-play / mock arbitration on the subject of speed and performance claims. There are two scenarios:…
LONDON – Global law firm Reed Smith has successfully advised King Crude Carriers SA and the Buyers in their appeals to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Today, in…