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MenuWhat is 'lawful act economic duress' and when can it be invoked?
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10/11/2021
In its recent decision in the case of Times Travel (UK) Ltd v Pakistan International Airlines Corporation, the UK’s Supreme Court confirmed that the doctrine of “lawful act” economic duress exists.
MFB's Oliver McGaw and Kevin Cooper discuss the circumstances when it would be available as a defence. Click here
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08/05/2026
“The Sebat”: Commencement of Laytime in the Absence of a Valid Notice of Readiness
The recent decision of the Commercial Court (Peter MacDonald Eggers KC sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) in Trans Trade RK SA v S...
24/04/2026
Limitation in respect of Wreck Removal Costs
The Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (the “LLMC”) is intended as a uniform set of rules to provide pre...
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