News & Updates

International maritime law firm Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has announced that Helen McCormick and Andrew Shannon have become partners, promoting talent from within.  The promotions see McCormick, based in London, and Singapore-based...

Expertise from Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) in transactions governed by Marshall Islands law has been pivotal in completing Cadeler’s acquisition of fellow offshore wind turbine installation company Eneti. A vote held at a special meeting...

Entry into force on December 13 of the UK’s new code of practice for the safety of small workboats and pilot boats completes a process that was initiated to draw together regulations on small commercial vessel safety and support advances in technology...

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...

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...