News & Updates

CJC Singapore is running a Seminar Series in 2017 at our offices on Amoy Street.  Topics will be varied and talks interactive.  If you are based in Singapore or are visiting at that time, feel free to join us for food, a glass of wine, beer or a...

In this article we consider the changes made by these new terms, which will apply to all LMAA arbitrations started on or after 1 May this year. Please click link below to view the article. LMAA 2017 TERMS – EVOLUTION, NOT REVOLUTION ...

In the Penalty Area:  Non payment of calls, retrospective cancellation of cover and penalty clauses This article examines the Supreme Court’s decision in Cavendish Square Holding BV v Talal El Makdessi and ParkingEye Limited v Beavis...

This article discusses the 17 November 2016 High Court decision in the "STAR POLARIS" [2016] EWHC 2941 (Comm). At first this seems an important new case on interpretation of the standard SAJ form, and also recoverability of damages. Instead,...

In the context of the Insurance Act 2015, which came into force on 12 August last year, this article reviews the "DC MERWESTONE" [2016] UKSC 45, given just a few weeks beforehand, where the Supreme Court considered  fraudulent devices ,...

Please click link below to view the Case Update. Grand China Logistics Holding Case Update ...

Allen Marks, director at Campbell Johnston Clark, explains how the judgment in MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA v Cottonex Anstalt [2016] EWCA Civ 789 usefully puts into perspective the point in time when the affirmation of a contract ceases...

Please click below to view the Article. Versloot Dredging v HDI Gerling ...

Campbell Johnston Clark is delighted to announce the promotion to director of Russell Harling and Kirsty MacHardy as from 1 May. Founding partner Julian Clark commented: “These promotions illustrate our continued commitment to being a market-leading...

Sumanu Natural Resources Ltd v Mediterranean Shipping Co SA [2016] EWCA Civ 34 CJC has prepared an article on the above judgment, which illustrates a number of pitfalls that can arise where straight bills of lading are used. Please click the link below to...