March 15, 2022

Early Neutral Evaluation

We were recently involved in our first early neutral evaluation as evaluator for two Japanese interests involved in a charter dispute. Ironically, the dispute involved Japanese law but we were asked to proceed on the basis that English law would apply. Nick Burgess... Read more >

March 7, 2022

The pros and cons of arbitrating under the LMAA Small Claims Procedure

Every year we handle many arbitrations under the LMAA Small Claims Procedure (“SCP”). Whilst this procedure ticks a lot of boxes for clients, there are also many disadvantages which clients frequently overlook. Let’s start with the positives for clients arbitrating... Read more >

November 10, 2021

Third by the two so chosen?

An interesting issue came up recently in connection with a new long-term contract where our related company BDM Commercial was advising one of the parties. Our client wanted to amend the LMAA standard arbitration clause which can be found here. This clause provides... Read more >

May 14, 2021

New LMAA Terms and Procedures – Coming into effect on 1 May 2021

The LMAA has very recently issued revised Terms and procedures, which take effect from 1 May 2021 and apply to arbitrations started after this date. The new set of rules comprise the LMAA Terms 2021, the LMAA Intermediate Claims Procedure 2021 and the LMAA Small... Read more >