HFW Litigation: Legal Advice is Dominant LEGAL ADVICE IS DOMINANT In a Court of Appeal judgment published earlier this week, in which Hickinbottom LJ gave the lead judgment, and Patten…
Throwing the keys back Time charter redelivery notices are vital for shipowners in planning future employment for their vessels. It is therefore essential that there are clear and simple rules…
Oil price shock: consequences and recommended actions The recent fall in the oil price has had a significant impact on the oil and gas industry. Widely unpredicted, it is causing…
Court fees: reforms update – implementation date confirmed: 9 March 2015 On 19 February 2015 we reported, in our Court fees: reforms update bulletin, the Government’s controversial plans to introduce enhanced court fees,…
Troubled waters ahead? Australia to open up coastal trade to international shipping In his election victory speech in September 2013, Prime Minister Abbott declared “Australia is under new management and is once…
Shipping pools: a competition law perspective – sink or swim? In today’s difficult market conditions, it is vital for shipowners to use all available efficiencies. Designing a pool in accordance…
Court fees: reforms update Amidst controversy, the fees for issuing English High Court proceedings are expected to increase in March 2015. The fee increases, unveiled on 16 January 2015, follow…
“Copenship” insolvency 4 February 2015 saw Copenship A/S, a significant charterer of bulk vessels, and its subsidiary Copenship Bunkers A/S, file for bankruptcy in the Copenhagen Maritime and Commercial Court.…