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Follow up on “subjects”
October 31, 2022

Follow up on “subjects”

In October 2020, we commented on a decision of Foxton J in the Commercial Court (1) on the subject of … subjects! In that case a “subject” was held to be a condition precedent to the formation of a contract rather than a performance condition in the contract (i.e.... Read more >
The Meaning of “Laycan”
October 20, 2022

The Meaning of “Laycan”

Those involved in the commodities and shipping business will be interested to learn that in a recent case1 the Commercial Court confirmed that in free on board (“FOB”) contracts for the sale of goods the term “laycan” means “that the seller can cancel the contract if... Read more >
Make sure you agree and sign your CJA!
January 20, 2022

Make sure you agree and sign your CJA!

Sorting out the law and jurisdiction following a ship collision is one the most important things to deal with in the immediate aftermath of the casualty. It’s sensible to record any agreement in the form of a Collision Jurisdiction Agreement, often on the standard... Read more >
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