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Article 07/21/2021
In our briefing in May 2021, we advised that Lloyd’s had announced that it was considering whether to close its Salvage Arbitration Branch (LSAB) and thereby leave the future administration of its Standard Form Salvage Agreement and the ultimate survival of the Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) in the balance.
Article 07/21/2021
In this briefing, we consider some recent decisions addressing issues including jurisdiction disputes following wrongful arrest, conflict of terms within a sales contract, forum shopping to attempt to avoid the limits agreed in security provided, and implied terms within a charterparty.
Case review 07/14/2021
In Enemalta Plc v The Standard Club Asia Ltd, the High Court had to address its jurisdiction in respect of security which had been provided.
Article 07/09/2021
The UK’s anticipated welcoming back by the EU into the Lugano Convention came to an abrupt halt on 4 May 2021. Following assessment of the UK’s application to accede to the 2007 Convention, the EU Commission officially recommended to the European Parliament that the EU should not give consent for UK accession. While the Council of the European Union have the final say, it is believed that the Commission's formal answer was sent to the Swiss Government (guarantors of the Convention) on 23 June, thereby sealing the deal.
Article 06/24/2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, where we consider the impact of the government’s Clean Air Zones on hauliers and if autonomous vehicles are the answer to the green haulage dilemma. We also provide a check list to avoid disputes over incorporation of terms.
Article 06/22/2021
Today, any operations within the shipping and trade industry, and in consequence, the insurance industry which supports it, must include knowledge of and ensuring compliance with international sanctions. Failure to do so can result in serious fines and possibly penal sanctions.
News 06/21/2021
Kennedys has continued its growth in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman. This office opening is in response to client demand for a presence in Oman, and sees Kennedys become the only international insurance-focused law firm in the country.
Article 06/08/2021
This year’s Queen’s Speech outlined the UK Government’s plan to 'level up' opportunities across all parts of the UK, supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth, and addressing the impact of the pandemic on public services.
Article 05/10/2021
Welcome to the first edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, our newsletter focusing on all things haulage-related, providing oversight of current developments and topics of note in the industry.
Article 05/07/2021
In a message to stakeholders on 23 April 2021, Lloyd’s announced that it was considering whether to close its Salvage Arbitration Branch, a move which if confirmed would leave the future of the administration of its Standard Form of Salvage Agreement and the ultimate survival of the Lloyd’s Open Form in the balance.
