News & Updates

New judgment covering the circumstances surrounding the discharge of the bulk carrier Eternal Bliss offers hope for ship owners facing cargo claims following extensive periods of delay, writes Alexandra Bailey . In a bold move on 7 September 2020,...

CJC has welcomed three new trainees over recent months, as the company enters its second decade committed to its strategy of attracting the brightest and best. Cassandra Anum and Gabriella Richardson join our London team. Cassandra completed her...

The case of Nautica Marine Limited v Trafigura Trading LLC (The Leonidas) [1] dealt with whether a contract of carriage was, in fact, concluded. In answering this, the Commercial Court provided guidance on the consequences of “subjects”...

The recent Commercial Court decision in Septo Trading Inc. v Tintrade Limited [2020] EWHC 1795 (Comm), serves as a reminder to be sure of the contractual terms to which a party agrees.   Lucinda Roberts provides the details. The facts Septo Trading...

In the case of National Bank of Fujairah (Dubai Branch) - v - Times Trading Corp [2020] EWHC 1983 (Comm), Campbell Johnston Clark, together with Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, acted on behalf of the Bank in their successful application for a time...

CJC’s team of Allen Marks and Alex Hudson represented the successful Respondents in this important jurisdiction contest. Judgment was handed down in the English High Court on 5 August 2020. The underlying claim is in relation to a super-yacht that was a CTL worth £25m. A more detailed article is attached.

Following the introduction of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Economic Substance Regulations, 2018, all non-resident domestic entities (NRDEs) and foreign maritime entities (FMEs) must file an annual report on economic substance. Partner James Clayton, and...

CJC Associate Chase Jansson has been admitted to the Bar of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) as a Regular Member. Chase joins CJC Miami Office Director Neil Bayer who has maintained his  pro hac vice  admission in the jurisdiction for...

In the case of  Jiangsu Guoxin Corporation Ltd (formerly known as Sainty Marine Corporation Ltd) - v - Precious Shipping Public Co. Ltd.  [2020] EWHC 1030 (Comm), Campbell Johnston Clark, together with Hisun Law firm, acted on behalf of a...

A dispute over whether a shipbuilding contract guarantee was a ‘demand’ guarantee or a ‘see to it’ guarantee prompted Shanghai Shipyard Co Ltd v Reignwood International Investment (Group) Co Ltd – QBD (Comm Ct) [2020] EWHC 803...