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October 9, 2023
Marine Claims Dublin 2023
It was a pleasure to moderate the panel discussion on claims trends over the last year. Many thanks go to my fellow panellists Francesco Zolezzi, Ruby Hassan and Victor Fenwick. Thanks also to the organisers for arranging such a splendid residential course with lots... Read more >
October 16, 2020
Beware the Admiralty Rules!
A recent case (1) has thrown up some interesting comments from the Admiralty Registrar and serves as a reminder that the Court procedure in relation to admiralty claims can be a minefield. The facts of the case are not material save that the position was not helped by... Read more >
December 12, 2018
Supreme Court puts burden of proof on the carrier in cargo claims
It’s not usual to see a cargo claim go all the way to the Supreme Court. Most cargo claims are settled well before they get to Court. However, from time to time, the facts giving rise to the claim raise important legal principles. One such case is Volcafe v CSAV(1)... Read more >
April 12, 2018