Montedipe SpA and another v. J. T. P-RO Jugotanker (The Jordan Nicolov) - Q.B.D. (Com.Ct.) (Hobhouse J.) - 21 December 1989

Assignment of claim after commencement of arbitration proceedings - Whether assignee can adopt existing proceedings or whether fresh arbitration must be commenced in assignee’s name

A dispute concerning a cargo shortage arose under a charterparty on the Asbatankvoy form and which provided for arbitration in London.