We are regularly consulted by buyers, insurers, brokers, yards on new building, repair and conversion contracts and related finance for all types of vessels.  We often participate directly in negotiation between buyers and builders and advise on drafting and review of contracts together with associated documents

Clear and concise drafting is essential for these major projects and our aim is to produce correct contractual wordings. We draw on our experience of dispute resolution to anticipate and avoid potential problems.

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COVID-19: Legal Challenges for Shipping Industry

02-Sep-2021

Fast spread of COVID-19 worldwide and the actions taken by regulatory bodies have created challenges for the shipping industry in particular given its international character.

BILLS OF LADING A PRACTICAL GUIDE

14-Jul-2015

In 1996 the North of England P&I Association issued a simple questionnaire to reader of its loss prevention newsletter ‘Signals’. It asked for their experiences with regard to the issue of bills of lading and subsequent delivery of cargo against those bills of lading.

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