Who we are
Based in the heart of the City of London, BDM Law LLP was established in June 2015 with a dedicated focus on the shipping, trade, energy, insurance, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. With over 80 years of experience at a leading international law firm, there is little that our founders have not already seen and done.
What we do
Our specialist team of lawyers operate in five core areas: shipping, trade and energy, maritime casualties, marine insurance, and shipbuilding.
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August 6, 2026Supreme Court confirms Buyers’ right to loss of bargain damages
This is an important decision for all those who use the Norwegian Sale Form 2012. The Supreme Court has now held that a Buyer can claim loss of bargain damages under clause 14 of that contract if certain conditions arise. Tracking back, readers of our blog may wish to see wh[...]
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Selling Ships in a Sanctions Era – What does a seller need to do to minimize potential exposure to sanctions if the vessel ends up trading in Russia?
Over the last few years, tanker owners have reaped large profits from selling their older tonnage to (in many cases) newly established buyers who have set up in various jurisdictions ranging from Dubai to Hong Kong. But who are these buyers and what are their intentions for [...]
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