09/10/2020
BIMCO’s new arbitration clause clarifies notice requirements
On 21st September, 2020 BIMCO published a new, shortened replacement for its earlier Dispute Resolution Clause 2017.
10/09/2020
The new China Civil Code (CCC), which will come into effect on 1st January, 2021 introduces significant changes to various sectors of Chinese law and will impact those doing business in China. In this article, we look at some of the potential impacts that on shipping.
29/07/2020
On 27th July, 2020, the HM Treasury Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, the body responsible for the implementation and enforcement of financial sanctions in the UK, published a "Maritime Guidance" document. Follow the link above to find out more.
28/07/2020
The US Second Circuit has held that discovery statute §1782 is not available in aid of private international arbitrations. Other US Circuits have taken a different view.
24/07/2020
On 14th July, 2020, President Trump signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (the “HKAA”) and, simultaneously, an Executive Order implementing the HKAA and revoking Hong Kong’s preferential trade status. As a result of these steps, Hong Kong will now be treated the same as mainland China for the purposes of, among other things, export controls and tariffs and various sanctions will be imposed on certain foreign individuals and entities whose identities are to be confirmed.