Insights

Expert evidence (Part I): observations from practice and cases

Prokopios Krikris, FCIArb, Arbitrator

Expert evidence is a broad subject, particularly in shipping disputes, where technical, operational and commercial issues often overlap. A good understanding of technical matters and market practice is therefore important when evaluating such evidence.

Published 15 September 26

When title stays with the seller but the cargo moves on

Alina Butrim

In today's fast-moving international trade, dispatching cargo early is often unavoidable - but if the seller cannot recover possession or redirect the shipment, retaining title may offer little more than an empty right.

Published 15 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

"Head-on" or "Crossing": do the travaux to the 1972 Colregs cast a different light?

Peter Thornton MBE, Senior Associate, Solicitor Advocate and Master Mariner, Hill Dickinson LLP

The key finding in The Kiveli is that a head-on situation can now factually apply when a vessel can see two masthead lights but importantly, only one sidelight. This article discusses the legal and practical implications of this finding, and whether this was the correct conclusion.

Published 18 November 25