Registration and coffee
Shipping Disputes: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Advice for Clients
Wed 8 February 2017
The Caledonian Club 9 Halkin St London SW1X 7DR
Answers to 11 Thorny Questions: Directly from 6 QCs and 2 Venerated Solicitors
5hrs CPD
This conference is now over
Schedule
Chairman's Introduction
Shipping Disputes: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Advice for Clients
Chaired by: David Pitlarge of Hill Dickinson
David is a "fantastic" shipping lawyer. He has expertise in both wet and dry shipping matters covering maritime casualties, charter parties and shipbuilding contracts.
Arrest
Who bears the risk of delay caused by arrest? Is it merely a matter of drafting?
Answered by: John Russell QC
John is "consistently excellent" and "brings a sharp mind to clear and concise shipping advocacy". "Effective and eloquent"; he recently acted in UKSC case Fish & Fish v Sea Shepherd.
Safe ports
How are the courts approaching "abnormal occurrence" and "assumption of risks" in the test for a safe port?
Answered by: Steven Berry QC
Steven is a "brilliant trial lawyer and strategist" who is "venerated" for his shipping practice. He is recognised for his particular skill in charter party, marine insurance and bill of lading disputes.
Morning coffee
Payment of hire
Is repudiation for non-payment of hire now hopeless after the CoA's decision in the Spar Shipping case?
Answered by: Sean O'Sullivan QC
Sean "stands out for his deft handling of shipping disputes". He's "practical, always accessible and absolutely charming - the most user-friendly silk at the Bar".
Maritime corporate failure
How is the Hanjin insolvency litigation affecting creditors' chances of recovery?
What are the outcomes e.g. insurance coverage for extra forwarding expenses?
Answered by: Stephen Cogley QC
Stephen is frequently seen in disputes mixing shipping and insolvency. He is "brilliantly tenacious and commercial - with an unerring ability to find the right answer".
Over-run
Lunch
LMAA terms
How do the LMAA Terms 2017 address the needs for effective London maritime arbitration?
Answered by: Clive Aston, President of the LMAA
Clive has acted as arbitrator in the full range of maritime disputes. He developed LMAA's mediation terms and LMAA/BIMCO dispute resolution clause for contracts.
Dishonesty
When does dishonesty forfeit an otherwise valid marine insurance claim?
Answered by: Chirag Karia QC
Chirag is "one of the most effective shipping barristers at the bar - he produces superb results". He is Joint Editor of “Butterworths Commercial Court and Arbitration Pleadings”.
Bulk cargo cases
Does "The Aqasia Judgment" conclude whether liability in bulk cargo cases is limited under the Hague Rules?
How about other jurisdictions?
Answered by: Michael Collett QC
Michael is renowned for his expertise in shipping. He is "really good at unravelling legal conflicts". He is author of the Maritime Arbitration chapter in Kluwer.
Over-run
Close of conference
** All speaker quotes are taken from Chambers Directory, Who's Who Legal and Legal 500