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UK sanctions against Transneft and further Russian sanctions developments

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0000

On 24th February, 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the UK announced a significant new package of sanctions, including 300 new designations. These measures included the designation of the...

Court of Appeal decision in The Skyros and Agios Minas: A yardstick on the assessment of damages for late redelivery?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0000

The Court of Appeal overturned the Commercial Court’s decision and found that where a charterer redelivers a ship late, the owner is entitled to the usual measure of damages for the overrun, namely the difference between the charter rate and the relevant market rate for that period, even where the owner’s contractual arrangements with third parties (MOAs in this case) mean that they would not have been able to take advantage of the market.

Shipbuilding: Commercial Court considers Refund Guarantees, Conditions and Innominate Terms

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Commercial Court has confirmed in a recent judgment that a shipyard’s obligation to provide refund guarantees by a specified time does not automatically amount to a condition.

Conflict - The Impact on Charterparties and Issues for Consideration

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In our publication, we discuss possible ways in which contractual parties can protect themselves against such risks in a maritime context.

US-Iran Conflict FAQs

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:55:00 +0000

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, the maritime sector faces heightened pressures, particularly in the Middle East’s essential waterways and ports. While the situation is very fluid, the following FAQs provide general guidance and highlight the type of contractual issues that might arise following the escalating conflict.

LNG Charters Common Issues

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Although charterparty disputes may be less common in the LNG trade than in other trades, when they do arise, they can be complicated and costly. In this publication, we take a look at three of the main areas where we have seen a trend for claims (underperformance, breakdowns and terminal compatibility) and offer guidance to Members in terms of preventing and handling such disputes.

Shipbuilding Contracts: The Value of UKDC Cover

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000

Shipbuilding is a significant investment which requires significant support. UK Defence Club's experience in managing shipbuilding disputes and its cover in this area are unrivalled.

CI v IU案：香港法院审议香港仲裁中本地法律与外地法律的可上诉性问题

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

在 CI v IU [2025] HKCFI 4397 一案中，争议源于由英国法管辖的背靠背航次租船合同，该合同约定香港为仲裁地并适用香港海事仲裁协会（HKMAG）2021 年仲裁条款，且当事人明示选择适用香港《仲裁条例》（第 609 章）附表２[1]。

CI v IU: Hong Kong Court considers appealability of domestic and foreign laws under Hong Kong seated arbitration

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In CI v. IU [2025] HKCFI 4397, the dispute arose from back-to-back voyage charterparties governed by English law and subject to Hong Kong–seated arbitration under HKMAG 2021 Terms, with the parties expressly opting into Schedule 2 to the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609).[1]

香港法院作出禁止诉讼令，制止违反合同仲裁协议的外国法院程序

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:07:00 +0000

在 Linde GmbH及Linde PLC诉RusChemAlliance LLC [2023] HKCFI 2409 案及后续的 Linde PLC诉RusChemAlliance LLC [2025] HKCFI 3720...