News & Updates

Raising the Bar: CJC's Directors Lead Drive for Increased Representation in Maritime

Every year on 18 May, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime calls for recognition, representation, and real change. It is a day that celebrates the contribution of women to the maritime sector while...

CJC Collaborates with The Swedish Club on Updated 'Forward Defence' Guide Series

We were pleased to have worked with The Swedish Club on the updated edition of their series of Forward Defence Guides concerning Deductions from Hire and Remedies. The Guides were developed in collaboration with James Mackay , one of our Directors based...

CJC Panel Explores 2024 Towage Revisions

On March 19, 2025, Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) hosted a panel discussion at their London office to explore the recent updates to the UK Standard Conditions for Towage and Other Services (UKSTC 2024). The event attracted professionals from across the...

CJC Hosts First London-Based Eyesea Event

Campbell Johnston Clark was proud to host Eyesea’s first London Market event, bringing together the shipping community to explore how data, technology, and collaboration can help tackle marine pollution. Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) was delighted...

A Cause for Celebration

Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) heads towards its 15th anniversary in September 2025, announcing new appointments and promotions from within which aim to consolidate its position as a centre of excellence in maritime law. With offices in the UK, Singapore and...

Maritime lawyer in profile

Following his promotion to Director, Campbell Johnston, Clark at the beginning of 2025, Neil Jackson offers insight into his professional background, expertise and outlook, and the career path to his appointment as a partner with the firm. What new...

Maritime Liens: protection for ship buyers

A maritime lien is a powerful legal claim that allows creditors to arrest a vessel, regardless of ownership changes, unless the sale is conducted via judicial auction. Buyers of vessels must be acutely aware that maritime liens can survive a sale, even if...

Contract credit where it's due

Should a bill of lading holder give credit for sums received under a sale contract when claiming against a ship owner for cargo damage? The question was considered by the Court of Appeal in the Doric Valour 1 , where a cargo damage claim had been paid...

Leading women at CJC

“As we reflect on the last year, it is with great pride that we recognize 60% of newly appointed Directors at Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) for the 2024 and 2025 period have been women,” says Jacqueline Zalapa , Director at CJC and...

Nominal damages for overrun claim

Despite a significant rise in market rates during an overrun period, the High Court held that Owners could only recover ‘nominal damages’ in Hapag-Lloyd AG v Skyros Maritime Corporation and Agios Minas Shipping Company [2024] EWHC 3139 (Comm) ....
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