In this important recent English Court of Appeal judgment, Churchill v. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 ( https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2023/1416.html ), the Court held that it had the power to order the parties to...
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The responses published by the EU Commission to frequently asked questions on the EU’s sanctions regime in relation to Russia are not legally binding under EU law. Nevertheless, they provide guidance for those seeking to comply and for the EU member...
CJC has appointed Charlotte Ward to the role of Head of Marketing to elevate the firm’s brand positioning by strengthening relations with clients and key partners, and focusing on awareness-driving strategies which align with the firm’s continued...
Three senior appointments by CJC have reinforced the international maritime law firm’s strategy to grow both its litigation and transactional activities. All three individuals join CJC’s London office from another maritime law firm. Highly...
The UK regulator may be changing course with respect to new standards for workboats, after a Maritime & Coastguard Agency consultation met a resounding thumbs down from industry. CJC Managing Associate, Helen McCormick , explains. Please...
In an appeal to the High Court, Mitsui & Co (USA) Inc. vs. Asia-Potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co Ltd, the High Court considered whether the mere fact that contracts were not back-to-back (or in a ‘chain’) prevented liabilities...
The English Courts are currently trying to persuade parties in less complex commercial cases to commence proceedings in the London Circuit Commercial Court (“LCCCt”), rather than the Commercial Court. Further, even where cases are commenced in...
In this recent English High Court judgment JB Cocoa Sdn Bhd and Others v Maersk Line AS - [2023] EWHC 2203 (Comm) ( https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Comm/2023/2203.html ), the Court held that the carrier’s liability for damage to the cargo after...
The place and timing of redelivery of a chartered vessel are key obligations of a charterer. A recent arbitration decision considered whether Owners were entitled to recover for losses which purportedly arose from a breach of these obligations. Summary by ...
In Rhine Shipping DMCC v Vitol SA [2023] EWHC 1265, the Commercial Court considered the relevance of internal risk management processes and the expectation of hedging when assessing damages, in a case which also offered a glimpse into how large trading...
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