October 14, 2021
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September 30, 2021
BDM ranked again in the Legal 500
We are delighted to be ranked again as a leading shipping law firm in the Legal 500 2022 Edition which has just been released. We are very grateful to have received such wonderful feedback from our clients which is a testament to the continuous hard work and... Read more >
September 27, 2021
Third party funding in litigation – key considerations
As any client will tell you, involvement in litigation and arbitration involves cost and risk. It costs money to instruct lawyers to pursue or defend a claim. There’s a risk that you may not recover that money. Worse still, on top of any damages that might be awarded... Read more >
September 23, 2021
Quality term in fuel sale contract: not a condition of contract
In a significant case for oil traders, the English Commercial Court has provided useful guidance on the legal consequences arising from the delivery of off-spec fuel oil, as well as the classification of fuel quality terms in sale contracts. Galtrade Limited v BP Oil... Read more >
July 2, 2021
Supreme Court of Appeal clarifies what is needed to arrest an associated ship
Anyone who deals with maritime claims will be aware of the importance of obtaining security for a client’s claim so that, should they prevail, there are funds available against which a judgment or award can be enforced. South Africa is an attractive jurisdiction... Read more >
June 17, 2021