CJC is pleased to announce the appointment of two lawyers, Chiara Falasco and Carola Uva, further strengthening its Genoa office and the firm’s Italian shipping and maritime practice. Chiara Falasco joins CJC with over 15 years of experience in...
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The right of shipowners to limit liability for certain types of claims has been a feature of English law in some way for nearly 300 years. The United Kingdom is now a State Party to the 1976 Convention of Liability for Maritime Claims (“ LLMC...
In the Admiralty Court, the arrest of a ship is seen as an “administrative act” available to the claimant as of right notwithstanding its potentially drastic consequences for the shipowner. William Stansfield explores some of the most...
CJC has added to its senior team following the appointment of Benjamin Middleton as Managing Associate and has made several internal promotions. Joining the law firm’s London office, Benjamin brings extensive experience in international trade and...
EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia: Further Tightening of Maritime and Trade Restrictions
Following several months of delay, largely attributable to political deadlock within the Council—including resistance from certain Member States in relation to the scope and economic impact of further measures—the European Union has now adopted...
Enrico Vergani will be a speaker at the Opening Conference of the 10th Edition of Shipping Forwarding & Logistics Meet Industry in Milan on March 3, 2026. He will offer the perspective of a legal practitioner specializing in shipping, transport,...
If a hold’s readiness to receive cargo has been rejected, Charterers are required to take reasonable steps to organise, or cooperate in organising, a reinspection without undue delay once Owners have rectified matters, according to London Arbitration...
The Commercial Court’s decision in Mercuria Energy Trading Sa v Onex DMCC [2026] EWHC 130 (Comm) offers a particular reminder to crude oil contracting parties of the need to include specific terms to reflect the parties’ requirements in a...
New criminal penalties related to EU sanctions violations will enter into force in Italy on 24 January 2026, following the implementation of EU Directive 2024/1226. Enrico Vergani , Marco Mastropasqua and Giulia Morelli explain the consequences of the...
The Commercial Court has clarified the application of the conditional benefits principle to assignees of guarantees in the shipbuilding context. In MS “V1” GmbH & Co KG, MV “V2” GmbH & Co KG v SY Co., Ltd , t he Court...
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