Recent Developments in Shipping Disputes - Stay Up to Date

Introduction

Staying up-to-date with recent case law is crucial when managing shipping disputes. Even well-established legal principles can be altered by exceptions, fact-specific decisions, or a single ruling that clarifies a previously ambiguous area of law.

This live, interactive session offers a comprehensive overview of key areas of shipping law that have evolved over the past year. It will also provide commercial insights on how these legal developments will affect the shipping industry, including necessary adjustments for industry stakeholders to stay compliant.

The session will conclude with a forward-looking perspective on potential legal changes and the growing global challenges the shipping sector faces, including increased competition, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability efforts. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the key areas of shipping law that have experienced significant developments over the past 12 months.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Sanctions and their impact on international shipping
• A review of the impact the Ukraine-Russia war has had on international commerce and the ever-increasing presence of sanctions
• SAMLA 2018 and the newly implemented Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024
• The response by the English courts and the recent High Court decision of O v C [2024] EWHC (Comm)
• Limits on claims: the Hague-Visby Rules & force majeure clauses
• A review of the key provisions of the H-VR’s and their incorporation into Charterparties
• A discussion of the recently handed down judgment of Fimbank Plc v KHC Shipping Co Ltd [2024] UKSC 38
• A discussion of the recently handed down judgment of RTI Ltd (Respondent) v MUR Shipping BV (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 18
• Damages and the approach taken by the courts and tribunals
• A discussion of the recently handed down judgment of Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV [2024] UKSC 14
• When the courts can act on an appeal under section 69 Arbitration Act 1996

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.