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Master Mariner Jaikar Sohal joins MFB

January 10 2024

Master Mariner Jaikar Sohal joins MFB

MFB is very pleased to announce that our team is once again expanding with the joining of a new master mariner.

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MFB Named Times Best Law Firm 2024

October 30 2023

MFB Named Times Best Law Firm 2024

We're delighted to have been named as a Times Best Law firm again in the 2024 awards.

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Commentary on the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships

October 9 2023

Commentary on the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships

The UN has promoted a new convention that seeks to remedy the current issue of judicially sold ships not always being internationally recognised.

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MFB at the Monaco Yacht Show

October 6 2023

MFB at the Monaco Yacht Show

The MFB Superyacht team were out in force at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.

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New Joiners Martin Dalby & Zeejah Rizvi

September 21 2023

New Joiners Martin Dalby & Zeejah Rizvi

MFB is very pleased to announce that our team is once again expanding with the arrival of a new trainee and a new partner.

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Your starter for 10...

September 18 2023

Your starter for 10...

After months of studying hard, impromptu flashcard tests and textbook memorising, a very serious team from MFB took part in the recent Steamship Mutual Charity Quiz Night to help raise funds for Steamship's Dragon Boat crew helping Great Ormond Street.

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New Joiner! Sasha Rusakova joins MFB

July 26 2023

New Joiner! Sasha Rusakova joins MFB

MFB is very pleased to announce that Sasha Rusakova has joined the firm as a solicitor.

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Baris Oztoprak promoted to Partner

June 1 2023

Baris Oztoprak promoted to Partner

MFB is delighted to announce that in recognition of his work within the firm and dedication to his clients, Baris Oztoprak has been promoted to Partner.

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Rhine v Vitol: High Court decision on owners’ liability for vessel’s ‘detention’

May 31 2023

Rhine v Vitol: High Court decision on owners’ liability for vessel’s ‘detention’

The High Court last week gave judgment in Rhine Shipping DMCC v Vitol SA.

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The Ghost Ship - a BBC documentary podcast

May 3 2023

The Ghost Ship - a BBC documentary podcast

MFB's Peter Harris has taken part in a popular BBC Documentary Podcast.

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New Joiner! Alexandra Vella joins MFB

February 1 2023

New Joiner! Alexandra Vella joins MFB

MFB is delighted to announce that Alexandra Vella has joined us.

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The Limnos No Longer

January 18 2023

The Limnos No Longer

A recent decision in the High Court has disagreed with the ruling in The Limnos that under the Hague-Visby Rules, a cargo interests’ ability to recover for loss and damage from carriers is limited in accordance with the weight of goods physically lost or damaged.

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MFB's Adam Vrahnos Plays in the Rugby League World Cup

November 28 2022

MFB's Adam Vrahnos Plays in the Rugby League World Cup

Adam Vrahnos, a solicitor at MFB, has played in the Rugby League World Cup.

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Swansea University Student Lecture

November 23 2022

Swansea University Student Lecture

MFB's Kevin Cooper, Kirsten Jackson and Rebecca Rowe spent this afternoon talking with Swansea University LLM students, explaining how their qualifications can lead to multiple varied and interesting careers in the city and beyond.

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New Joiners! Omkar Joshi and Samuel Hacking

November 15 2022

New Joiners! Omkar Joshi and Samuel Hacking

Delighted to announce a couple of new joiners.

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Insufficient Time Spent Properly Assessing a Case Before Commencing Proceedings is a False Economy: James Kemball Ltd V Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd and “K” Line (Europe) Ltd

November 14 2022

Insufficient Time Spent Properly Assessing a Case Before Commencing Proceedings is a False Economy: James Kemball Ltd V Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd and “K” Line (Europe) Ltd

Some practical tips for litigators arising from the recent decision in James Kemball Limited v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd and “K” Line (Europe) Limited [2022] EWHC 2239, in which MFB represented the successful Defendants.

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MFB scores top ranking in The Times Best Law Firms 2023

November 9 2022

MFB scores top ranking in The Times Best Law Firms 2023

The Times annual list of best law firms is compiled using recommendations from UK Barristers and Lawyers.

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Monaco Yacht Show 2022

September 26 2022

Monaco Yacht Show 2022

MFB’s Superyacht Team Jonathan Watson, Simon Wolsey and Salomi Manousaki will be attending the Monaco Yacht Show from Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 September.

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New Joiner Ryan Hunter

September 21 2022

New Joiner Ryan Hunter

MFB Are delighted to announce the recent arrival of Ryan Hunter.

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Founders Day Party

September 19 2022

Founders Day Party

Thanks to all of our guests who came to celebrate Founder’s Day with us on 8 September.

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Cheese & Wine in the Portico

August 8 2022

Cheese & Wine in the Portico

MFB recently hosted a wine tasting event in the cool of the office portico.

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Kirsten Jackson Nominated as Marine Solicitor of the Year

July 18 2022

Kirsten Jackson Nominated as Marine Solicitor of the Year

Congratulations to our own Kirsten Jackson who was nominated for the

Young Marine/Energy Solicitor of the Year

at the Marine Under 35s Awards Dinner last week.

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Marine Cup Challenge Winners 2022!

July 14 2022

Marine Cup Challenge Winners 2022!

Delighted to share that after a long sunny day of intense competition MFB won the recent Marine Challenge Cup veterans* tournament organised by US firm Royston Rayzor and held in Dulwich.

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MFB New Partners Balvinder Ahluwalia and Vaughan Wise-Dolpire

June 6 2022

MFB New Partners Balvinder Ahluwalia and Vaughan Wise-Dolpire

MFB is delighted to announce two new partners, Balvinder Ahluwalia and Vaughan Wise-Dolpire.

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MFB is proud to sponsor Marine Insurance Americas

April 25 2022

MFB is proud to sponsor Marine Insurance Americas

The third annual Marine Insurance Americas conference is happening next week, from the 3rd of May, and MFB will be there in New York.

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MFB Defence Guide - A short overview of charterparty time limits

March 23 2022

MFB Defence Guide - A short overview of charterparty time limits

Solicitor Oliver McGaw has published the first in a series of MFB Defence Guides regarding charterparty time limits.

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WhatsApp with disclosure obligations?

February 28 2022

WhatsApp with disclosure obligations?

A short article from MFB Partner Peter Gercans about the legal implications of conversations on instant messaging platforms, as discussed in a recent English Commercial Court decision.

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Kevin Cooper at Marine Insurance Americas

February 23 2022

Kevin Cooper at Marine Insurance Americas

MFB Partner Kevin Cooper will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Marine Insurance Americas event in New York.

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New witness statement rules

February 2 2022

New witness statement rules

Partner Kevin Cooper and Solicitor Oliver McGaw have put together a short article on the new witness statement rules within a shipping context.

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Lexology Getting the Deal Through with Nico Saunders, Kirsten Jackson and Kevin Cooper discussing global Shipping trends

January 12 2022

Lexology Getting the Deal Through has published a feature on issues affecting the shipping industry such as Autonomous Vessels, Electronic Bills of Landing and international sanctions, drawing on input from MFB’s Nico Saunders, Kirsten Jackson and Kevin Cooper.

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Adam Vrahnos Qualifies in England & Wales

January 10 2022

Adam Vrahnos Qualifies in England & Wales

MFB is proud to congratulate Adam Vrahnos on qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales.

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The New Legal 500: Shipping Country Comparative Guide is live

December 8 2021

The New Legal 500: Shipping Country Comparative Guide is live

MFB Partner Edward Gray has contributed to the new Legal 500 Comparative Guide 2021 as editor of the UK Shipping chapter.

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Lexology Global Shipping Overview

November 15 2021

Lexology has published a global overview of the current shipping market as described by MFB’s Kevin Cooper, Nico Saunders and Kirsten Jackson.

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What is 'lawful act economic duress' and when can it be invoked?

November 10 2021

What is 'lawful act economic duress' and when can it be invoked?

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.

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Legal 500 2022 Next Generation Partner Success

October 18 2021

Legal 500 2022 Next Generation Partner Success

We’re delighted that James Foley-Comer has been named ‘Next Generation Partner’ and Mark Seward is ranked as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the new edition of Legal 500.

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Webinar: Delivery of Cargo without original bills and the development of e-bills

October 11 2021

Our new partner Ingolf Kaiser was one of the speakers at a recent West P&I webinar discussing Delivery of Cargo without Original Bills of Landing.

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Ingolf Kaiser & Oliver McGaw join MFB

October 4 2021

Ingolf Kaiser & Oliver McGaw join MFB

MFB is delighted to announce two new joiners.

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Promotion & Qualification at MFB

September 27 2021

Promotion & Qualification at MFB

MFB are pleased to announce that Charlie Young has been promoted to Partner.

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Marine Claims Edinburgh 2021

September 22 2021

Marine Claims Edinburgh 2021

MFB are proud to sponsor the upcoming Marine Claims Edinburgh conference which takes place next week, 29th Sept to 1st Oct.

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MFB partner awarded the Merchant Navy Medal by the Princess Royal.

July 6 2021

MFB partner awarded  the Merchant Navy Medal by the Princess Royal.

MFB is delighted to congratulate partner Helene Peter-Davies on being awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service for services to women in maritime.

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“Can a damages claim, said to have arisen from the wrongful arrest of a Vessel in a foreign jurisdiction, be brought in England? The High Court says "yes"."

July 1 2021

A legal team of Mark Seward, James Burrows and counsel Tom Steward, who acted for the successful respondents Pola Maritime, summarise the recent judgment in Eastern Pacific Inc v Pola Maritime.

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Partner Kevin Cooper reviews the Supreme Court collision case Evergreen Marine (UK) Limited v Nautical Challenge Ltd: the collision between the Ever Smart and the Alexandra I

February 23 2021

One Minute Briefing – All a non-mariner needs to know about the recent Supreme Court judgment on the collision between the Ever Smart and the Alexandra I

Introduction

On Friday 19 February 2021, the UK’s Supreme Court handed down its judgment in Evergreen Marine (UK) Limited v Nautical Challenge Ltd [2021 ] UKSC 6: the collision between the Ever Smart and the Alexandra I that occurred six years ago this month.

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Nico Saunders joins other new starters at MFB

February 9 2021

MFB is pleased to advise that it has added Nico Saunders to its team of maritime solicitors.

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MFB Defeat Demurrage Time Bar on Behalf of Ship Owners

February 2 2021


2021 has got off to a good start, at least so far as MFB and their clients are concerned, in the first reported arbitration decision of the year.

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James Foley-Comer promoted to partner

January 8 2021

MFB is very pleased to announce the promotion to partner of James Foley- Comer, with effect from the 1 January 2021.

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Partner Edward Gray authors Shipping Guide

January 7 2021

Partner Edward Gray is contributing Editor to the 2020 Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide: Shipping and has authored the latest UK Chapter.

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Season's Greetings

December 21 2020

On behalf of everyone at MFB we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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MFB partner awarded Merchant Navy medal

November 16 2020

MFB would like to congratulate partner Helene Peter-Davies on being awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service.

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One minute briefing: the Supreme Court gives the final word on the law of arbitration agreement

November 12 2020

Enka v Chubb [2020] UKSC 38

As a follow up to our previous briefing in May on the decision of the Court of Appeal in this important and much-discussed case, after a two-day virtual hearing, the Supreme Court confirmed the Court of Appeal’s decision (albeit for different reasons) and granted an anti-suit injunction in restraint of proceedings brought in Russia in breach of a clause that submitted disputes to ICC arbitration, “seated” in London.

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MFB welcomes Geraldine Koon and Adam Vrahnos to the team.

June 9 2020

MFB is delighted to announce the arrival of Geraldine Koon and Adam Vrahnos to the firm, further strengthening MFB’s market leading capabilities in wet and dry shipping, marine insurance and the superyacht sector.

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The English Court of Appeal re-affirms the English courts’ support of arbitration based in London.

May 5 2020

In an important decision, the English Court of Appeal has reversed a decision of the first instance Judge and granted an anti-suit injunction in restraint of proceedings brought in Russia in breach of a clause that submitted disputes to ICC arbitration, “seated” in London.

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COVID-19 Update

March 24 2020

We are continually monitoring the developing COVID-19 outbreak and have implemented contingency plans to protect our colleagues, clients and everyone in the MFB community.

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MFB celebrates International Women's Day 2020

March 9 2020

MFB celebrates International Women's Day 2020

On this International Women's Day we celebrate the importance of diversity within maritime.

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Heightened tensions with Iran – what shipowners, charterers and their insurers need to know

January 7 2020

Speed read
The killing of Major General Qasem Soleimani by a US drone on Friday 3 January has led to significantly increased tensions in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, an area that has been comparatively quiet for the past few months.

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Season's Greetings

December 12 2019

On behalf of everyone at MFB we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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MFB acted for the successful Charterers/Defendants in the recent case of Quiana Navigation Sa -V- Pacific Gulf Shipping (Singapore) Pte Ltd (The “Caravos Liberty”)

November 28 2019

Whether it is possible, under the BIMCO Non-Payment of Hire Clause, to withdraw a vessel from service for historic arrears

Representing Charterers, MFB have successfully defended an appeal by Owners following an arbitration Award in which the arbitration Tribunal found in favour of Charterers following their claim against Owners that the vessel had been wrongfully withdrawn from service.

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Practical issues arising from the BIMCO 2020 Fuel Transition Clause for Time Charter Parties

October 29 2019

Practical Issues arising from the BIMCO 2020 Fuel Transition Clause for Time Charter Parties

Speed Read
Although the new IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel regulation does not come into effect until 1 January, we are already seeing a large number of enquiries during the run-up to its implementation, particularly for vessels on time charters that will expire close to 1 January, in which the BIMCO 2020 Fuel Transition Clause for Time Charter Parties has been incorporated.

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MFB solicitors continues to expand with two new hires bolstering its ship finance and admiralty offerings….

October 24 2019


James Foley-Comer specialises in commercial shipping and yacht transactional work.

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MFB partner, Helene Peter-Davies, has been awarded the Victoria Drummond Award** by Nautilus International

October 15 2019

Helene Peter-Davies has been presented with Nautilus International's prestigious Victoria Drummond Award in recognition of her mentoring work with nautical cadets and executives working in the maritime sector.

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Tanker Vetting: Practical and Legal Aspects

September 10 2019

An article by Helene Peter-Davies, Partner and Master Mariner; the article was originally printed in "Seaways - the International Journal of The Nautical Institute" in the September 2019 edition.

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Matthew Montgomery became a partner on 1st June

June 1 2019

MFB is very pleased to announce the promotion to partner of Matthew Montgomery, with effect from 1 June 2019.

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"My cargo was damaged while on your ship: now prove it wasn’t your fault.."

May 9 2019

“My cargo was damaged while on your ship: now prove it wasn’t your fault”: the UK’s Supreme Court agreed, but more recent decisions have considered the scope of its application

Speed Read
It is not often that the burden of proof in a cargo claim brought under the Hague/Hague-Visby Rules hits the legal headlines, but that happened in the December 2018 UK Supreme Court’s decision in Volcafe Ltd v Cia Sud Americana de Vapores SA.

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Stolen freight/hire? The Court of Appeal looks at the duties of banks.

May 2 2019

As a firm we have over the last couple of years been involved with numerous cases chasing misappropriated money which has been diverted by hacking.

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For Easter, a bad egg story: the English Court of Appeal warns against unscrupulous negotiating tactics

April 23 2019


Bv Nederlandse Industrie Van Eiprodukten v Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc.

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Vessel operators need to show a bit of class

April 16 2019

Expired Class Certificates
Silverburn Shipping (IOM) Ltd V Ark Shipping Co LLC (THE M/V “ARCTIC”) [2019] EWHC 376 (Comm)

SPEED READ
In “The Artic”, the High Court provided a definitive reminder to owners and bareboat charterers of the importance of keeping a vessel in class, finding that the obligation is absolute and a condition of the charterparty.

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20 years of SCOPIC: the challenges and changes

April 2 2019

Helene Peter-Davies, at MFB Solicitors, takes a look back at the evolution of the SCOPIC clause.

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Heather Maxwell joins MFB

March 14 2019

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Heather Maxwell.

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Scrapping a Ship? Proceed with Caution

February 5 2019

With increasing global scrutiny on carbon emissions and disposal of waste, combined with major over capacity in the global shipping fleet, it is no surprise that the EU has turned its attention to the ship scrapping industry.

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Simon Spark joins MFB

January 10 2019

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Simon Spark.

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Baris Oztoprak joins MFB

November 29 2018

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Baris Oztoprak.

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MFB is chosen as a pilot company for the Women in Maritime Charter programme

November 19 2018

MFB are pleased to announce that they have been chosen as one of the pilot companies for the Women in Maritime Charter programme.

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MFB is recognised in The Legal 500 2018 edition

November 1 2018

MFB is pleased to announce that it has been recognised in the 2018 edition of the Legal 500 as being within the top two tiers of London law firms for Shipping, and partners Ed Gray and Andrew Hughes have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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Pros and cons of the LOF salvage form

October 25 2018

Matthew Montgomery and Freddie Courtney review the benefits and issues with LOF and consider if there are better options

The Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract (LOF) is based upon the ‘no cure, no pay’ principle under which a salvor is only rewarded for a successful salvage operation.

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Getting the Deal Through 2019 - Shipping

September 21 2018

We are pleased to announce that the 2019 edition of Getting the Deal Through - Shipping, has recently been published.

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Time Bars and Letters of Indemnity – Guidance from the Court of Appeal

August 23 2018

On 21 August 2018 the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Glencore Agriculture BV v Navig8 Chemicals Pool Inc [2018] EWCA Civ 1901.

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Bunker Contamination Cases Sound a Warning Bell

August 14 2018

Bunker contamination claims have been a growing trend this year.

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Status Quo Maintained – Arresting Vessels in England & Wales does not require a cross-undertaking in damages

August 1 2018

In Bernard Eder QC’s (as he was then) 1996 paper, “Wrongful Arrest of Ships” he wrote that the law concerning a shipowners’ right to claim compensation following arrest “needs to be changed; and the sooner the better”.

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Matthew Montgomery Joins MFB

June 4 2018

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Matthew Montgomery.

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Kevin Cooper Joins MFB

June 1 2018

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Kevin Cooper.

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Helene Peter-Davies and Peter Gercans became partners on 1st June

June 1 2018

MFB is pleased to announce the promotion to partnership of Helene Peter-Davies and Peter Gercans with effect from 1st June 2018.

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Nick Wilson Joins MFB

March 5 2018

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Nick Wilson.

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SAFE PORTS, JOINT INSURANCE & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - THE “OCEAN VICTORY” IN THE UK SUPREME COURT 2017

October 23 2017

The UK Supreme Court, on 10 May, handed down a landmark ruling in relation to the substantial disputes arising from the grounding and eventual total loss of the cape-size vessel, the M/V “OCEAN VICTORY”, at Kashima, Japan in October 2006.

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Vaughan Wise-Dolpire joins MFB

September 14 2017

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Vaughan Wise-Dolpire.

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Benjamin Middleton joins MFB

September 4 2017

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Benjamin Middleton.

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Francesca Cappa becomes a Newly Qualified Solicitor

July 17 2017

MBF is pleased to congratulate Francesca Cappa on successfully completing her training contract with the firm and her appointment as a Newly Qualified Solicitor at MFB.

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Eduardo Prim became a partner on 1st June

June 1 2017

MFB is pleased to announce the promotion to partnership of Eduardo Prim with effect from 1st June 2017.

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UK SUPREME COURT DISMISSES OCEAN VICTORY APPEALS

May 10 2017

The UK Supreme Court, on 10 May, handed down a landmark ruling in relation to the substantial disputes arising from the grounding and eventual total loss of the cape-size vessel, the M/V “OCEAN VICTORY”, at Kashima, Japan in October 2006.

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Amanda de Vaux joins MFB

April 20 2017

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Amanda de Vaux.

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“ATLANTIK CONFIDENCE” revisited

February 13 2017

“ATLANTIK CONFIDENCE” revisited

Kairos Shipping Limited and others v Enja & Co LLC and others (the “ATLANTIK CONFIDENCE”) [2016 EWHC 2412 (Admlty)

Kairos Shipping Limited and others v Enja & Co LLC and others (the “ATLANTIK CONFIDENCE”) [2014 EWCA Civ 217

Engine room fire – Constitution of limitation fund by the provision of a P&I letter of undertaking – Breaking of limitation under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (as amended).

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Francis Hicks joins MFB

February 13 2017

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Francis Hicks.

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Inter-Club Agreement (ICA) 1996 – Clause (8)(d) apportionment considered. “Acts” need not be fault based acts to apply a different apportionment regime.

February 2 2017

Inter-Club Agreement (ICA) 1996 – Clause (8)(d) apportionment considered.

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THE WEHR TRAVE – The meaning and nature of a ‘time charter trip’

August 1 2016

THE WEHR TRAVE – The English High Court provides guidance as to the meaning and nature of a ‘time charter trip’

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Jonathan Steer became a partner on 1st June

June 1 2016

MFB is pleased to announce the promotion to partnership of Jonathan Steer with effect from 1st June 2016.

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Simon Johnson and Asad Naqvi became partners on 1st June

June 2 2014

MFB is pleased to announce the promotion to partnership of Simon Johnson and Asad Naqvi with effect from 1st June 2014.

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Stephen Mann joins MFB

March 17 2014

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Stephen Mann.

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MFB are saddened to hear of the death of our esteemed professional colleague

December 23 2013

MFB are saddened to hear of the death of our esteemed professional colleague in Mumbai, Subramaniam Venkiteswaran (Venky).

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Enforcement of Awards in Australia

October 11 2013

Enforcement of awards in Australia - foreign voyage charterparty arbitration clauses now enforceable.

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Founders Day – MFB celebrates its 25th Anniversary

October 8 2013

MFB was pleased to host recently a large client reception in the striking setting of Fishmongers’ Hall, one of London’s finest livery halls.

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MFB celebrated its 25th Anniversary in June 2013

June 4 2013

MFB partners extend their thanks to all their clients and members of the industry for their invaluable support during the last 25 years.

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EU Sanctions on Iran

November 29 2012

European Union imposes new sanctions on Iran.

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The Western Moscow

November 29 2012

The Western Moscow clarifies the position in relation to sub-hire in a charter chain.

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Owners may refuse early redelivery

November 8 2012

A confirmation that Owners may reasonably refuse early redelivery.

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The Kos

October 19 2012

The Supreme Court judgment in ENE 1 Kos Ltd v Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras ("The  Kos") on payment for post-contract services and bunkers during 3 days when the vessel was withdrawn from hire but had to remain at the port to discharge its cargo.

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Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S v Beach Building & Civil Group Pty Ltd

October 19 2012

Enforcement of Awards in Australia.

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Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

July 10 2012

Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

Tower Bridge - the raising of the bascules.

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Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

July 10 2012

Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

The Fire Rescue Service making a dramatic splash.

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MFB launches its Maritime Small Business Unit

July 2 2012

Start-ups and small businesses to benefit as MFB launches its new Maritime Small Business Unit

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Civil Procedure Rules Update: Permission to substitute an expert under CPR r.35

June 19 2012

The end of "expert shopping" - stricter rules for substituting experts enforced.

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Recent amendments to 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims

June 12 2012

Limits of liability for shipping raised with adoption of amendments to 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims.

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Validity of notices purporting to commence arbitration

May 9 2012

Commencement of Arbitration: Form of notice and reiteration of the “broad and flexible” approach following the “Biz” and the “Voc Gallant”

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GUARDCON - standard contract for employment of security guards published by BIMCO

April 24 2012

BIMCO has announced the publication of GUARDCON – a standard contract for the employment of security guards on vessels.

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Peter Harris joins MFB

April 23 2012

MFB is pleased to announce the arrival of Peter Harris, who joins Partner Mike Mitchell and Helene Hunter-Davies in our Admiralty/Casualty team.

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EU – Enforcement of Judgments v. Arbitration Proceedings

April 23 2012

The Court of Appeal in West Tankers Inc v (1) Allianz Spa and (2) Generali Assicurazione Generalia Spa (the "Front Comor") highlights the use of arbitral proceedings in EU Member States as potential "shields" to enforcement of judgments from other Member States.

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Part 36: Acceptance of a Part 36 Offer after the claim has been struck out

April 23 2012

Part 36: Acceptance of a Part 36 Offer after the claim has been struck out



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Charterers represented by MFB are successful in performance warranty dispute in the High Court

April 23 2012

When is a Time Charterparty performance warranty limited by a "Good Weather" requirement?

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Olympic rings

April 2 2012

Olympic rings

Photo of the Olympic rings travelling by barge on the river Thames.

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