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Caught in the middle: when carriers face rival claims for delivery and how English law responds

Rory Butler, Partner, and Miranda Stock, Associate, HFW

When two or more parties are in a dispute as to who is entitled to a cargo under a bill of lading, the carrier often finds itself caught in the middle, exposed to a potential misdelivery claim should it deliver to one party over another. What should a carrier do when rival claims are made?

Published 2 July 26

Reflections on speed and performance claims (Part VI): Bunker disputes

Prokopios Krikris, FCIArb, consultant and arbitrator

This article examines several issues that commonly arise alongside allegations of underperformance. It explores the origins and development of such disputes through the lens of both London and New York arbitration awards, as well as relevant engineering and naval architectural literature.

Published 1 June 26

Maritime law in 2025: a review of developments in case law

Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson, Dr Meixian Song and Xiaofei Yue

This review delivers authoritative analysis of the rulings that mattered most in 2025 - across shipping contracts, marine insurance, admiralty and ship finance.

Published 8 April 26

Recent developments following The Divinegate

Prokopios Krikris, FCIArb, consultant and arbitrator

Most speed and performance disputes are decided by tribunals seated in London, but only a small number of decisions are published, and even fewer reach the courts. One exception is The Divinegate, which went directly to court under the law and jurisdiction clause of the charterparty.

Published 26 January 26

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