News & Updates

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...

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...

18 December 2025: The Commercial, Corporate and Finance Team at Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) recently assisted Yangzijiang Maritime Development (YMD) to secure its primary listing on the Main Board of the SGX-ST. The successful listing resulted in a...

CJC has announced four internal promotions at its London office, as well as five external hires across London and Singapore, as part of a growth strategy focused on supporting career progression and developing the next generation of maritime legal talent. ...