Insights

These Service Guidelines (2025) set out the Club’s expectations as to how cases should be handled by the lawyers instructed on behalf of Members. They reflect the Club’s policy of “no surprises” but also contain references to...

The Commercial Court’s decision in Tonzip Maritime Ltd v 2Rivers PTE Ltd [2025] EWHC 2036 (Comm) examined whether a shipowner was entitled to refuse to load cargo based on sanctions concerns, and whether its reliance on a...

The commercial court judgment in Aercap Ireland Ltd & Others v AIG Europe SA & Others [2025] EWHC 1430 (Comm) sheds light on the English law interpretation of EU sanctions regulations. It concerned claims by...

On 18th July, 2025, the UK and EU jointly announced a significant tightening of the crude oil price cap. The EU also brought in further measures in its 18th sanctions package against Russia. Lowering the crude...

The following FAQs have been put together to provide general guidance and to highlight the type of contractual issues that might arise following the conflict in Israel-Iran. The situation is very fluid and Members are advised...