Palmali Shipping SA v Litasco SA [2025] EWHC 1149 (Comm)

When is a contract not a contract?

In Palmali Shipping SA v Litasco SA , the English Commercial Court handed down one of the most significant recent judgments on contract formation, intention, and enforceability in international shipping disputes. The decision is a cautionary tale for shipping and energy companies seeking to enter into large-scale, long-term transport or supply agreements.