Scrubber financing & enforcement
Our authors examine the various finance scenarios for scrubbers in anticipation of IMO 2020.
Article Archive
IMO 2020 sulphur requirements: Key contract issues for shipowners to consider
Our authors look at the key issues for shipowners in contracts for the acquisition, transport, installation and commissioning of scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 sulphur requirements.
New guidance on Vietnamese wind projects
Linh Doan, Michael Folsom and Edmund Poon provide some helpful guidance for understanding how Circular 02 will effect Vietnamese wind projects.
Consequential corrections arising out of the slip rule
We discuss the newly clarified scope of the slip rule in the context of adjudication decisions. The briefing looks at the welcomed new scope of the rule and the consequences of using the rule to correct errors.
Ship passage plans – no room for error!
Following a recent judgment, shipowners will have to ensure that, through its agents and servants, due diligence is exercised to produce a non-defective passage plan that clearly contains the necessary warnings.
Fire on board! When can an owner rely on the “fire” defence under the Hague-Visby rules?
Partner Evangelos and Associate Iliana discuss the scope of the fire defence under Article IV Rule 2(b) and its availability to a vessel’s carrier.
Default interest, penalties and illegality under foreign law
The English Commercial Court recently clarified whether a default interest clause contributes a penalty and the operation of illegality under foreign law. Find out more here.
UK tonnage tax – Brexit: One less problem to solve
With near perfect timing, the administrators of UK tonnage tax have cleverly and conveniently solved one potential Brexit problem. Read to find out more.
New legislation on Greek Sociétés Anonymes and bond loans
Our authors take a look at the Greek new Law 4548/2018. What are the impacts of its provisions?
Bermuda added to EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
On 12 March 2019, the Council of the European Union added Bermuda to its list of non‑cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. What does this mean for tax arrangements and offshore companies with global group structures?