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The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and the offshore wind farm industry download
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) will enter into force internationally on 20 August 2013.
Appleby advises Carlyle Group on Addison Lee investment
Appleby has advised the Carlyle Group on its investment into Addison Lee.
Tony Payne joins DLA Piper as a legal director in the firm's aviation practice
Tony Payne has joined DLA Piper’s London office as a legal director in the firm’s aviation practice.
Legal update: international trade and commodities — April 2013 download
Ince & Co has published the April 2013 edition of its International Trade and Commodities Legal Update.
Admiralty and maritime law
Admiralty and maritime law is one of the most ancient of all bodies of law, with legal practice in this area deeply intertwined with marine transportation, international trade, international clearing, insurance and other related fields.
Infrastructure, energy and water chief among the government's priorities weblink
The government’s priorities for the coming year include infrastructure, energy and water.
Queen's Speech 2013 — controlling immigration and promoting growth download
This year’s Queen’s Speech was as noteworthy for what it did not contain as its contents. The legislative themes are controlling immigration and promoting growth.
Data Protection Policies — update from Global Data Hub weblink
Taylor Wessing has added a fresh batch of data-protection-focused content to its Global Data Hub site.
Conyers Dill & Pearman advises banks and lenders on senior-secured credit facility
Conyers Dill & Pearman has advised ING Bank, and other banks and lenders, in relation to the establishment of a senior-secured $1.45bn credit facility.
DLA Piper acts for Erickson Air-Crane in acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters
DLA Piper has represented Erickson Air-Crane in a stock purchase agreement for Evergreen Helicopters from Evergreen International Aviation.
Stephenson Harwood raids Dentons again as quartet make partner
Stephenson Harwood has made up four lawyers to partner from today (1 May), with the promotions coming alongside its seventh partner hire from Dentons in two years.
Conyers Dill & Pearman represents SeaCube in connection with acquisition
Conyers Dill & Pearman has represented SeaCube Container Leasing in connection with the acquisition of SeaCube by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan by way of amalgamation.
DLA Piper advises Etihad Airways on its investment in Jet Airways
DLA Piper has advised Etihad Airways on its investment of $379m in a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways as part of a strategic alliance between the two airlines.
Exclusive: Amey mulls legal panel as £385m merger prompts in-house rejig
Amey is considering introducing a formal legal panel within a year following the infrastructure support group’s merger with rival Enterprise.
Ince & Co promotes three new partners
Ince & Co has announced the imminent promotion of three lawyers to the partnership.
Appleby announces partner promotions and counsel appointments
Appleby has announced the promotion of three lawyers to the partnership and the appointment of five lawyers to the position of counsel.
DLA Piper focuses on Olympic Airlines SA v ACG Acquisition XX LLC download
A recent Court of Appeal judgment has been welcomed by many participants in the aircraft leasing industry.
The Astra: single hire default entitles owners to withdraw and claim loss of profit for remaining charter period download
A Commercial Court judge has decided that a failure to pay hire under an NYPE charterparty amounts to a breach of condition, entitling a ship-owner to terminate and seek damages.
Latham and Joelson Wilson at wheel on £300m Addison Lee sale
Latham, Linklaters and Joelson Wilson have advised on Carlyle Group’s purchase of London minicab group Addison Lee, a deal reported to be worth £300m.
Dentons added as Network Rail shrinks full-service legal panel
Network Rail has cut its core legal panel from 12 firms to five following a review that has seen Dentons win a new spot on the roster.
Does a vessel arrested for a claim under a sale contract remain on hire? download
Time charterer Cargill withheld hire from disponent owners NYK pursuant to a period off-hire clause in a time trip charter on amended NYPE terms.
Court of Appeal confirms ship-owners’ rights to intercept freight download
The Court of Appeal has upheld the Commercial Court decision that a ship-owner is entitled to redirect the payment of freight due under bills of lading and separately rely on a charterparty lien on sub-freights.
Prior course of dealing between parties did not mean they had agreed to arbitrate download
The Commercial Court has considered the circumstances in which a term may be implied into a contract as a result of a course of dealing between parties.
MARPOL Annex V: new amendments relating to disposal of cargo residues download
This article is intended to address some of the concerns relating to the amendments to MARPOL Annex V.
Two solicitors join Winckworth Sherwood
Winckworth Sherwood has appointed solicitors James Lynas and Hazel Anderson to the partnership.
Corporate
Conyers is regularly involved in the largest, most innovative and complex corporate transactions involving companies in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Mauritius.
MARPOL Annex V: new amendments relating to disposal of cargo residues download
The MEPC’s amendments to MARPOL Annex V entered into force on 1 January 2013, causing a certain amount of concern within the shipping and international trade community.
2Birds hires Asia aviation head from Virgin Atlantic
Bird & Bird has appointed former Virgin Atlantic counsel Leo Fattorini as a partner and head of its Asia aviation practice.
Ince & Co seminar focuses on key issues in Indian shipping
Ince & Co set to discuss key issues in Indian shipping at Mumbai seminar.
The Griffon: the deposit or compensation? download
Griffon Shipping LLC v Firodi Shipping Ltd (the Griffon) [2013] EWHC 593 (Comm).
Shipping and Transport Bulletin — April–May 2013 issue download
The April–May 2013 issue of the Shipping and Transport Bulletin is available now.
DLA Piper wins Euromoney Middle East Deal of the Year 2012
DLA Piper wins Euromoney Middle East Deal of the Year Award 2012.
King & Wood Mallesons acts for Airtrain Holdings in sale to UK pension fund
King & Wood Mallesons has acted for Airtrain Holdings in its sale to USS Axle, by way of three interconditional schemes of arrangement, for AUD109.55m (£76m).
Lawyer rating publication recognises Ince & Co's Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers publication recognises Ince & Co.
Maritime transport antitrust guidelines will not be renewed download
The European Commission is to allow the guidelines on the application of its treaty to maritime transport services (2008/C 245/02) to lapse.
Ince & Co achieves top rankings in Chambers Global 2013 edition
Ince & Co has been recognised in Chambers Global 2013: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Airport premises — traps for the unwary download
Taking a tenancy of airport real estate may at first appear little different to leasing any other type of commercial property. However, the operational requirements of a company wishing to take space at an airport need to be thought through carefully.
Hogan Lovells advises on petroleum product tanker financing and acquisition
Hogan Lovells has advised APICORP and Tufton Oceanic on petroleum product tanker financing and acquisition.
Marine, transport and logistics
NCTM is one of the leading practices in Italy in the marine, aviation and transportation sector.
EU regulation 261/2004 and limitation download
EU Regulation 261/2004 (Regulation) affords air passengers a right to compensation and assistance in certain circumstances in the event of flight delay, cancellation or denied boarding.
Asia Pacific: Supply chain infrastructure in the resources sector download
This briefing will provide an overview of some of the models used in delivering supply chain infrastructure.
Malta: Aviation Law Registration & Services download
Aviation, highlighted by the Maltese Government as a growth industry is actively encouraged with the provision of very attractive fiscal benefits.
Malta: maritime registration & services download
Malta has encouraged the registration and use of the Malta Flag by both commercial ship and yacht owners; through the investment and improvement of both administrative services and the maritime infrastructure on Malta.
Ince & Co wins firm and individual prizes at 2013 Client Choice Awards
Ince & Co recognised as firm winner for Greece at 2013 Client Choice awards.
Hogan Lovells advises African Export-Import Bank on Kenya Airways aircraft financing
Hogan Lovells advises Afrexim on Kenya Airways aircraft financing.
Ince & Co makes senior shipping appointment in Beijing office
Xu Guo has joined Ince & Co as a consultant based in the firm’s Beijing Office.
BLP, Morton Fraser and A&O land roles on Heathrow panel
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Morton Fraser have won new spots on Heathrow Airport Holdings’ legal panel following a review by the company formerly known as BAA.
Ince & Co wins ‘International Law Firm of the Year — Shipping’ at Chambers China awards
Ince & Co in China is named ‘International Law Firm of the Year — Shipping’ at Chambers China awards.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet grounding: the legal angles download
The recent temporary grounding of the world’s first all-composite-construction aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is relatively unusual in that it has affected the worldwide fleet.
Ince & Co looks at passing costs liability down a charterparty chain download
Judgment deals with recoverability of costs of an arbitration as damages in a series of arbitration references.
Legal guide — shipping in Cyprus download
Pamboridis offers a legal guide to shipping in Cyprus.
Ince & Co announces sponsorship of London International Shipping Week
Ince & Co sponsors London International Shipping Week
Shipping e-brief — January 2013 download
Ince & Co has released its shipping e-brief for January 2013.
Chadbourne & Parke appoints four attorneys to counsel in New York and Washington DC
Chadbourne promotes four attorneys to counsel in New York and Washington DC.
Small guide to emobility download
Dr Michael Krämer, senior associate and energy specialist at Taylor Wessing, Dubai, describes his experience with electric vehicles in the UAE.
International shipping law
The firm provides regional and international support to ship owners, cargo interests, insurers and P&I clubs, as well as bankers dealing with the shipping industry.
International Air Transport Association hires GC from Hogan Lovells
Veteran aviation lawyer and partner in Hogan Lovells’ Washington, DC office Jeffrey Shane is to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as general counsel.
Hogan Lovells partner set to join IATA
Hogan Lovells has announced that Jeffrey N Shane will assume the role of general counsel with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Montreal starting in April.
Transport
Our transport practice is an integral part of this dynamic sector in the Middle East.
Transportation
The Curtis Transportation practice represents multinational corporations, governmental entities and private companies operating in the US, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
Shipping and maritime
The Curtis Shipping and Maritime group combines a thorough knowledge of the shipping industry and international and domestic marine and commercial laws with expertise in energy, capital markets, restructuring and insolvency, infrastructure and commodities.
Next-generation vehicles
Our lawyers are well versed on all aspects of the next-generation vehicles industry and are capable of assisting a range of industry participants with their legal needs.
Test for net loss of time under NYPE off-hire clause download
An analysis of the Minerva Navigation Inc v Oceana Shipping AG (M/V Athena) case, concerning the duties of ship-owners as regards charterers in shipping law.
Scope of LOI and LOU given to port for damaged vessel and containers download
Analysis of the Yilport Konteyner Terminali Ve Liman Isletmeleri AS v Buxcliff KG and others case, which underlines the importance of careful drafting in the wording of documents creating obligations, such as letters of undertaking or indemnities.
Energy and offshore — the smart contracting bulletin download
Much debate has centred around whether sales of rigs or vessels using or based on the Norwegian Saleform 1987 or 1993 exclude the obligation on the seller to ensure that the vessel is of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose pursuant to the Sale of Goods Act 1979, as amended (SOGA).
UK employment law update: Autumn 2012 download
Employment law continues to evolve rapidly and, since our Spring 2012 Employment Law Update, there have been further significant developments, in particular as regards employer pension duties and imminent changes in relation to the employment of seafarers.
Shipyard liable for failing to obtain extension of refund guarantee within a reasonable time download
A shipyard’s failure to procure a renewal of a refund guarantee (two days before its expiry), was held to be a breach of an implied term of the shipbuilding contract that the shipyard must procure an extension within a reasonable time.
Iran sanctions update: Further restrictive measures against Iran download
We set out below an overview of the most significant further restrictions imposed by the EU Council Decision 2012/635 of 15 October 2012 Regulation 1263/2012. These further restrictions apply in conjunction with the pre-existing restrictions, details of which can be found in our previous updates.
No frustration of charterparty where cost of repairing vessel exceeded her market value download
The principal issue in this case was whether a time charterparty was frustrated after the vessel was involved in a collision and the costs of repairing the vessel exceeded her market value.
Destruction by fire not a mechanical breakdown under laytime exclusion clause download
The Commercial Court has applied a narrow construction in this case to a laytime exclusion clause in respect of time lost at the load port.
UK court lifts anti-suit injunction against unpaid bunker suppliers proceeding in the US download
In recent years, the English courts have been more reluctant to issue anti-suit injunctions preventing a party from bringing or pursuing foreign court proceedings, due to the concern that they conflict with the principle of comity between states and interfere with the foreign court’s jurisdiction.
Cargo: when is a 'clean bill' not clean? download
Cargo interests brought a claim under the bills of lading in relation to a heavily rusted cargo of steel pipes. The pipes were in fact rusty on shipment, but the bills of lading contained a standard form RETLA clause (named after the US case, Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance v Retla Shipping), on which the owners sought to rely in order to defeat the claim.
No notice required before suspending performance under Supplytime 1989 download
The Commercial Court has recently determined a question of law arising under the Supplytime 1989 charterparty form.
Registration of aircraft in the Cayman Islands download
The Cayman Islands is widely recognised as a leading jurisdiction for the registration of business jet aircraft.
Maritime and yacht registration
Malta has encouraged the registration and use of the Malta flag by both commercial ship and yacht owners, through the investment and improvement of both administrative services and the maritime infrastructure on Malta.
Hill Dickinson opens Monaco base to service yacht team clients
Hill Dickinson is launching an office in Monte Carlo in a bid to boost its yacht and shipping practices.
Aviation
Aviation, highlighted by the Maltese government as a growth industry, is actively encouraged with the provision of very attractive fiscal benefits.
Logistics and transport
Taylor Wessing has developed and negotiated complex logistics contracts for major commercial enterprises that go far beyond the traditional warehousing contracts.
Energy and infrastructure
As the energy industry sees an increased demand for the development of new energy infrastructure along with state-owned energy facilities increasingly passing into private hands, Karanovic & Nikolic is regularly called upon to provide effective legal advice in this area.
Shipping
We count among our clients many of the world’s leading shipowners, P&I Clubs, charterers, builders, traders, banks and insurers.
Aviation
Ince & Co’s reputation for advising clients in the aviation sector is built on our in-depth understanding of the aviation industry, knowledge of aviation technology, the current commercial issues and our first-hand experience.
Ship registration in the Isle of Man download
The Isle of Man Ship Registry was established as an international register in 1984 and since then the size of the register has attracted a gross registered tonnage in excess of 15,000,000 consisting of around 400 merchant ships and 100 of the world’s commercial yachts.
Fortescue wins High Court decision in long running Pilbara rail access dispute download
On Friday the High Court handed down its decision in relation to the long running access dispute between Fortescue Metals and BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto over access to BHP Billiton’s and Rio Tinto’s iron ore railways in the Pilbara.
Client alert: new U.S. sanctions on Iran download
The United States has enacted a new round of sanctions on Iran targeting non-U.S. companies that are conducting business with Iran related to shipping, shipbuilding, insurance, and metals.
Allen & Gledhill and Clyde & Co in Singapore negligence row
Singaporean firm Allen & Gledhill, Clyde & Co and City shipping boutique Waterson Hicks are embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a Swiss Bank against the Singaporean firm over alleged negligent advice.
Slaughters and Davis Polk among advisers as Aviva sells last Delta stake
Slaughter and May has taken a lead advisory role alongside US firms Davis Polk & Wardwell and Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Benelux outfit De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek on UK insurer Aviva’s disposal of its remaining stake in Dutch rival Delta Lloyd.
Krogerus advises on Deltamarin acquisition
Krogerus has advised AVIC International Investments on the Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of naval architecture and engineering company Deltamarin.
Herbert Smith and Norton Rose join US firms on Virgin Atlantic stake sale
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Norton Rose have won advisory roles alongside American firms on an agreement that sees US carrier Delta Air Lines buy a 49 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways from Singapore Airlines for $360m (£224m).
Watson Farley takes a team of four from Holman Fenwick in Hong Kong
Watson Farley & Williams has hired a team of four lawyers from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) in Hong Kong to strengthen its dispute resolution and projects practice.
Network Rail prepares to revamp legal panel under new general counsel
Network Rail has invited 20 firms including Clifford Chance, Eversheds and Simmons & Simmons to pitch for its external legal panel as the transport infrastructure group’s new general counsel prepares to review its roster of advisers.
Wragges and Gateley steer black-cab maker's administration
Wragge & Co has won a lead role alongside Gateley on the administration of Manganese Bronze, the stricken company behind London’s world-famous black cabs.
Clifford Chance and Freshfields land roles as China buys into Heathrow
Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Simmons & Simmons took roles advising on the acquisition of a 10 per cent stake in Heathrow Airport by a subsidiary of China Investment Corporation (CIC).
Firm quintet advises as Australian investor takes stake in Newcastle Airport
Baker & McKenzie and CMS Cameron McKenna are among five firms to have advised as Copenhagen Airports agrees to sell a 49 per cent share in NIAL Group, the parent company of Newcastle International Airport, to a fund managed by Australia’s AMP Capital.
Clifford Chance and Travers exit revamped TfL panel
Transport for London (TfL) has cut its legal panel from 12 firms to 11 following a review, with Clifford Chance and Travers Smith among four firms to exit the roster.
Davis Polk wins job for French government on failed BAE-EADS talks
US firm Davis Polk & Wardwell’s newly-launched UK law team has won an appointment for the French government on negotiations with aerospace groups BAE Systems and EADS over their €36bn (£29bn) merger, which was called off yesterday (10 October).
Herbies drops Virgin West Coast JR bid in wake of franchise debacle
Virgin Rail Group’s lawyers at legacy firm Herbert Smith (now Herbert Smith Freehills) have dropped requests for a judicial review of the West Coast Main Line rail franchise bid after Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today announced that the competition had been cancelled.
India announces ‘big bang’ economic reforms download
After months of policy paralysis, the Indian government, on 14 September 2012, announced major reforms permitting and/or increasing foreign direct investment in the areas of multibrand retail, civil aviation, broadcasting and power trading exchanges with a view to boost economic growth.
A&O and Freshfields lead as Maersk sails into Russian cargo market
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Freshfields have taken the lead roles on a strategic partnership between the ports arm of Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk and logistics group N-Trans, which owns a controlling stake in Russia’s Global Ports Investments.
Clifford Chance and Freshfields advise as BAE and EADS mull tie-up
Clifford Chance and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have won roles alongside a string of local firms on the potential tie-up of European defence giants EADS and BAE Systems.
Cleary on standby as Ryanair plays the Heathrow slots with Virgin
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is advising Ryanair on talks with Virgin Atlantic about the sale of sought-after Heathrow slots.
Burges Salmon wins West Coast for FirstGroup as Eversheds, Herbies advise
Ashurst, Burges Salmon, Eversheds and Herbert Smith are among the firms to have advised in the bidding war for the contract to manage the West Coast rail franchise, with FirstGroup today (15 August) revealed as the winning candidate.
Ince & Co opens third Greater China office in Beijing
Ince & Co has expanded its Greater China footprint with the launch of a third office in Beijing.
Qantas appoints new general counsel from Allens
Global airline Qantas has appointed Allens corporate partner Andrew Finch as general counsel succeeding the long-standing incumbent Brett Johnson who will retire in October.
Norton Rose adds another magic circle partner with CC ship finance hire
Clifford Chance shipping finance head Simon Lew has left the firm to join Norton Rose after 16 years as a partner at the firm.
Debevoise, Latham, Weil handle American Airlines merger baggage
Weil Gotshal & Manges has leveraged its relationship with the bankrupt parent company of American Airlines to take the lead role advising on the carrier’s plans to pick a merger partner.
Court of Appeal in key corporate veil ruling
The Court of Appeal has clarified its position on piercing the corporate veil rejecting an appeal against brought by state-owned Russian bank VTB Capital against Nutritrek International.
Addleshaws joins Links and Slaughters on BA's first post-Iberia panel
British Airways’ (BA) first panel review since its merger with Spanish counterpart Iberia has been finalised, with Linklaters and Slaughter and May among the seven firms to land roles.
Brick Court barristers defeat set mates in TfL's spat with Addison Lee
Barristers at Brick Court Chambers were pitted against each other as Transport for London (TfL) secured an injunction against taxi firm Addison Lee to stop its drivers using bus lanes.
Squire Sanders launches international shipping team in London
Squire Sanders is to launch a shipping team in London following the hire of three partners.
BA prepares to unveil slimmed down legal roster
British Airways (BA) is close to announcing the results of its UK-wide panel review, with sources close to the tender predicting a slimmer line-up.
Taylor Wessing, Ince lawyers chart new course to Hamburg shipping boutique
A group of eight lawyers, four each from Taylor Wessing and Ince & Co’s Hamburg offices, have split off to establish a shipping law boutique in the German city.
German shipping boutique hires Watson Farley partner for City launch
German shipping boutique Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow (ERG) has launched in London with the hire of a partner from Watson Farley & Williams.
Holman Fenwick returns to BLG for hire of shipping partner
Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has appointed Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) partner Simon Chumas to its shipping practice.
Holman Fenwick to gain São Paulo base with BLG joiners
Holman Fenwick Willan has been gifted a foothold in South America following its acquisition of an eight-strong team of partners from Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG).
Willkie Farr hires Clifford Chance aerospace chief for Frankfurt base
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has picked up Clifford Chance’s global aerospace and defence head in a boost for its Frankfurt corporate team.
Chicago's Vedder Price opens two-partner London arm
US firm Vedder Price has launched a London office, its first overseas outpost, with lawyers from Clyde & Co and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
BLG flight team saga: legal threat seen as bold play prior to Clydes merger vote
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert’s (BLG) aggressive move in threatening legal action against its departing aviation team will send shockwaves through the insurance sector.
BLG’s threat of legal action steps up aviation row
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) is set to launch a breach of fiduciary duty action against its departing aviation team after it decided to defect to rival Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)
DLA Piper advises on creation of low-cost Japanese airline
DLA Piper has been appointed to advise joint venture partnership Peach Aviation on the creation of a low-cost airline to be based at Kansai International Airport in Japan.
Daimler legal team opposes new panel
Car manufacturer Daimler’s first-ever panel search has sparked discontent from within the company’s ranks. Law firms have been invited to pitch for places to undertake work across the UK, Continental Europe and US.
Gates and Partners launches in Dubai with Clydes hires
Aviation and commercial law firm Gates and Partners is set to launch in Dubai after hiring two lawyers from Clyde & Co.
BLG's aviation team defects to Holman Fenwick
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) is losing its entire eight-strong aviation team to rival insurance firm Holman Fenwick & Willan (HFW).
Jeantet and Links advise on £7bn French transport deal
Jeantet Associés and Linklaters have landed roles on a French deal creating a new European transport giant.
Sumption win for Competition Commission will force BAA to sell two airports
Brick Court Chambers’ Jonathan Sumption QC has won a major Court of Appeal (CoA) victory for the Competition Commission in a ruling that will force BAA to sell off two of its UK airports.
Weightmans, Eversheds add to shipping teams
Weightmans has turned to Hill Dickinson to hire its lead marine and transit team partner Phil James.
Former Richards Butler partners launch Paris shipping boutique
Two partners from Thomas Cooper’s Paris office have split to launch a five-lawyer shipping boutique.
Top firms oversee TfL’s £310m purchase of Tube Lines venture
CMS Cameron McKenna, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hogan Lovells and Norton Rose have won mandates advising on various aspects of the sale of the Tube Lines consortium to Transport for London (TfL).
Norton Rose and Slaughters advise as BA-Iberia tie-up gets green light
The tie-up between British Airways (BA) and Iberia has been rubber stamped with Norton Rose and Slaughter and May landing the UK mandates.
Slaughters on standby to advise on BA rights issue
Slaughter and May looks set to advise long-standing client British Airways (BA) on an anticipated £500m rights issue.
Quadrant expansion sees chief exec hire
Quadrant Chambers has appointed its first chief executive to drive through the expansion of the set.
Network Rail asks firms for innovative solutions
Rail infrastructure company Network Rail is set to review its panel of external law firms for the first time in three years.
Find Lovells at King’s Cross with Herbies, DAC
?A trio of UK law firms has landed the leading roles advising on the restructuring of the investment vehicle for the multibillion pound King’s Cross Central regeneration scheme in Central London.
Reed Smith hires trio for Paris shipping practice
Reed Smith has bolstered its French arm with the hire of a three-lawyer shipping team from local Paris firm Bouloy Grellet & Godin.
Dentons aviation partner to retrain as pilot
A Denton Wilde Sapte aviation partner is leaving the law to work as a commercial pilot after 12 years at the City firm.
Reed Smith Paris head jumps ship to Thomas Cooper & Stibbard
Boutique maritime law firm Thomas Cooper & Stibbard (TC&S) is set to launch a new office in the French capital after raiding Reed Smith’s Paris office.
Careers: in brief
Clyde & Co announced last week that partners Jonathan Wood and Derek Hodgson have both been named as chairs at the International Bar Association (IBA). Hodgson, joint head of maritime at Clydes, becomes the chairman of the IBA’s maritime and transport law committee, while Wood has become chairman of the IBA’s international committee. The latter examines legal issues fundamental to the development ...
Beaumonts lands Paris player Cabinet Garnault
Aviation specialist Beaumont and Son has sealed a takeover of Paris firm Cabinet Garnault.
Firm profile: Winter Scott
Few firms have set up as easily as Winter Scott did in January 2004. All but one of its fee-earners – ship finance partner Jeff Morgan, who has just joined the firm from Stephenson Harwood – did not even have to move to new offices. They simply stayed at their old desks at ...
Beaumonts makes U-turn on instruction to sue RBS
An aviation company suing the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been forced to instruct the bar direct after its law firm withdrew.
Barlows spearheads growth in Asia with Singapore launch
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert is opening an office in Singapore as part of its planned expansion in Asia.
Ince & Co hires ex-Norton Rose shipping ace
Ince & Co has plucked a former Norton Rose partner in a bid to bolster its burgeoning ship finance team. David Baker will be responsible for the launch of a ship finance practice at Ince & Co’s Piraeus office, which currently focuses solely on maritime litigation. Baker set up an equivalent practice for Norton Rose, ...
Cains prepares for London launch
Isle of Man firm Cains is preparing to establish a London office to enhance its ship and film financing businesses.
Ince wins Norton Rose partner for ship finance push
Ince & Co has plucked a former Norton Rose partner in a bid to bolster its burgeoning ship finance team.
Local authorities shun QCs on airport expansion cases
Seven local authorities have decided against instructing QCs for their forthcoming fight over government plans for airport expansion in the South East.
20 Essex St arbitrator count grows to seventeen
Francisco Vicuna, who has just stepped down as president of the World Bank Administrative Tribunal, has joined 20 Essex Street’s growing team of arbitrators.
BAE Systems director moves to Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird has scooped the group legal director of BAE Systems’ finance and treasury team to lead and build its international aviation and aerospace team. Paul Briggs will manage the group together with Brussels-based partner Catherine Erkelens. The firm has aviation lawyers in Belgium, France, Germany and Hong Kong. Briggs has been given a brief to bring these practices together and add a UK group.
Bird & Bird bags Bae in-houser for aviation drive
Bird & Bird has scooped the group legal director of Bae Systems’ finance & treasury team to lead and build its international aviation & aerospace team.
CC, Freshfields snubbed on key asset finance panel
In a development that has caused consternation in the asset finance market, Clifford Chance and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have been overlooked for the export credit agencies’ (ECAs) first ever joint aviation legal panel.
Howard Kennedy wins $150m redress for KAC
Howard Kennedy has won damages of $148.5m (£80.8m) on behalf of the Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) in its ongoing case against the Iraqi Airways Company (IAC).
Come together
Supply chain management is critical to business success in today’s fiercely competitive global market. Craig Neame explains why
Awards preview: assistant solicitor of the year
On 22 June, 1400 people will crowd into the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane for the most eagerly-awaited event of the year. With only one week to go, The Lawyer brings you a sneak preview of the shortlisted individuals and teams
Bush picks Bryan Cave partner as UN ambassador
Bryan Cave partner John Danforth is set to take on one of the world’s toughest jobs as the US ambassador to the UN, shortly after presiding over Ronald Reagan’s funeral.
Latham US passes airline work to London
Latham & Watkins’ London office has won its first work for private equity fund Indigo Partners LLC, thanks to a referral from the US firm’s Silicon Valley office.
Leigh Day Manchester office sets up on its own
Leigh Day & Co’s London and Manchester offices have parted ways after the North West four-partner group opted to set up as a separate entity.
Clydes scoops Kurdistan govt contract
The Kurdistan government has appointed Clyde & Co to act on all negotiations and contracts with foreign companies investing in the one relatively safe region of Iraq.
Richards Butler sails off with Hill Taylor man
Hill Taylor Dickinson’s maritime insurance department has been hit with the loss of another key partner, Chris Zavos, who is joining Richards Butler.
Hill Taylor counts third maritime insurance partner loss
Hill Taylor Dickinson’s maritime insurance department has been hit with the loss of another key partner, this time to Richards Butler.
Aviation sole practitioner joins asb law
Asb law is ramping up its aviation department, with the acquisition of a specialist aviation practice. Humphrey Dawson, formerly a sole practitioner, joins the firm as a consultant. His practice consists of litigation, mediation and arbitration and the purchase, sale and lease of aircraft, engines and parts. Clients of asb law’s aviation practice include First Choice, Unijet and Virgin Holidays.
Eversheds acts for five parties after shipping disaster leaves six crew members in prison
Eversheds is leading negotiations between the EU and Pakistan over a major human rights dispute linked to one of the world’s largest existing insurance claims.
Obituary: Angus Johnson
Leading shipping litigation specialist Angus Johnson, partner at Stephenson Harwood, has died at the age of 39. His death at the end of February followed a brief but brave fight against cancer.
Gates & Partners secures BA litigation work
Niche aviation firm Gates & Partners has won all of British Airways’ (BA) insurance litigation work after it fought off competition from Barlow Lyde & Gilbert and Beaumont and Son – the firm that Gates originally broke away from.
The Forth protocol
Forth Ports’ CEO on success, ethics, and what he wants from his lawyers. By Matt Byrne
Lost at sea
The International Maritime Bureau is about to set up a global panel of law firms to help it fight shipping fraud. Brendan Malkin opens the hatch
Clydes goes on hiring spree as Camerons aviation team arrives
Clyde & Co’s burgeoning aviation and aerospace group has been further consolidated with the imminent arrival of a team from CMS Cameron McKenna’s aviation group. Further lawyers are also joining from Clifford Chance and Shadbolt & Co.
Holmes Hardingham loses five-strong shipping team
Five key shipping litigators at City firm Holmes Hardingham have left to set up their own firm.
Eversheds sends UK partner to cement Qatar alliance
Eversheds is relocating partner Chris Jobson to Al-Jufairi, the firm’s associated law firm in Qatar.
Holman Fenwick targets aviation work with new specialist
Holman Fenwick & Willan has established an informal alliance with newly launched specialist aerospace and commercial practice Gates and Partners.
Rates sink to keep London ship litigation work afloat
Low-value, high-volume work provides boost to London as Continental rates bite. By Brendan Malkin
UK firms struggle to stay in Greek shipping game
With litigation work in decline, tough competition is forcing London firms to rethink their strategies.
BLP, DAC, Constant & Constant seek £7m
Lawyers for three firms went to court last week to seek payment of £7m in costs from third-party funders in a landmark case.
A&O swoops for new airline
Allen & Overy (A&O) has added a new client to its expanding airlines practice after beating competitors including Clifford Chance to an instruction from Oman Aviation Services Company.A&O's New York office has closed the airline's first deal with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), ...
Navitaire gets copyright trial on EasyJet
Field Fisher Waterhouse has struck the first blow actng for Accenture subsidiary Navitaire in the case that will decide the future of EasyJet's internet booking system.Herbert Smith, advising EasyJet, applied to have the copyright case struck out, but High Court judge Mr Justice Pumfrey last week ruled that the case will go to full trial.Field Fisher Waterhouse partner Nick ...
Dentons ex-aviation head joins Avion Capital
Denton Wilde Sapte's former head of aviation Colin Thaine (left) has joined Airbus's financing arm Avion Capital after being on secondment at the company since the middle of last year. He has been appointed chief executive of the new financing arm. Denton Wilde Sapte is now one of the advisers to Avion Capital, after acting on its formation.
Cruise control
Even after the merger, P&O Princess Cruises and Carnival are still separate. Brendan Malkin finds out how P&O counsel Tony Kaufman keeps it all together
Wedlake Bell hoping for airline work after hire of BA's employment lawyer
Wedlake Bell is hoping to get a share of airline industry work after hiring British Airways (BA) senior employment lawyer Jo Pawley.
A&O scores instruction from Korean Eximbank
Allen & Overy’s (A&O) London office has advised on its first deal for the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank).
Ince & Co lands Sinclair Roche shipping expert
Former Sinclair Roche & Temperley partner Michael Stockwood has joined Ince & Co's shipping team. He specialises in shipbuilding disputes and acts for shipowners, shipyards and banks, with a focus on Norway.
Two more jump ship at Khattar Wong
Eversheds' Singapore best friend Khattar Wong & Partners (KWP) has this week lost a partner and an associate, the latest in a string of defections over the past few months.
Son of the desert
After being banished to the Sahara by the Spanish government, Rodrigo Uría is now bending its ear on law reforms. Naomi Rovnick reports
4 Essex Court boosts commercial by four
The chambers of 4 Pump Court has been hit by the loss of three tenants, including respected commercial specialist Lindsay Boswell QC, to shipping and commercial chambers 4 Essex Court, which has also hired the eminent Littleton Chambers silk Julian Malins QC.
Holman Fenwick votes in management
Holman Fenwick & Willan has elected partners for its restructured management group. This follows the election of Greg Gray to the firm’s new position of managing partner. Hugh Livingstone now heads the shipping group, Noel Campbell the commercial practice group, former member of the House of Lords Robin Byron leads the trade and energy group, and Paul Wordley insurance, professional negligence and environmental litigation.
Without pier
Stephen Walsh left BA to become a one-man legal engine room at Associated British Ports. Brendan Malkin reports
Curtis Davis Garrard scoops Sembawang Shipyard arbitration from Norton Rose
Norton Rose has been taken off London's largest ever arbitration, on behalf of Sembawang Shipyard, and has been replaced by six-partner niche shipping firm Curtis Davis Garrard.
A&O beats Freshfields for Qantas instruction
Allen & Overy (A&O) has scooped the role of European counsel to Australia's national airline and flag carrier Qantas after beating Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in a pitch.
Air control
Stephen Dolan looks at how much power the recent ECJ ruling on 'open skies' will give to the European Commission
London partner calls for UN action on shipping disasters
A raft of recommendations drawn up by a shipping partner at Shaw & Croft to limit damage caused by stricken ships has been placed before the UN
Raising finance
Julia Salt and Ben Conway give the lowdown on methods of commercial aviation funding
Court of appeal
The Lawn Tennis Association now has a turnover of £45m and many big-name sponsors. Fiona Callister talks to head of legal Bruce Mellstrom about providing the best service
Thomas Cooper extends into Canada
Thomas Cooper & Stibbard has opened an office in Vancouver to expand its shipping network.
Bond Pearce launches transport unit after shipping specialist hire
Bond Pearce is forming an integrated transport unit following the hire of highly-rated shipping specialist Nick Horton from disbanded marine firm Grant & Horton.
DLA beefs up aviation in Asia and South America
DLA is continuing to strengthen its practice in Asia as it recruits an aviation partner in Hong Kong.
Richards Butler boosts shipping
Richards Butler has hired shipping partner Charlie Weller from niche shipping firm Jackson Parton.
Positive attitude
Despite the pay cut, Kenneth Gray is looking forward to leaving Norton Rose and escaping from the City to work with people living with HIV
Made to manage
Roger Parker becomes Richards Butler's managing partner in December. Fiona Callister discovers the three-point plan of the man who says that management is where the heart is.
Shoosmiths loses marine capability
Shoosmiths has lost its shipping practice to south coast firm Lester Aldridge after it poached two marine-specialist partners and an associate to open a new office in Southampton.
Clyde & Co loses aviation expert to Barlow Lyde
Clyde & Co is losing an aviation partner to Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, the department's second departure in less than a year.
Workspace
Workspace Group sells the Ensign Court development, London EC1 to Structadene Group for £4.65m and reinvests proceeds in properties in the London and Thames Valley regions. Workspace advised by Norton Rose (Lindsay Morgan). Structadene advised by Nicholson Graham & Jones (Sheila Stewart). The sellers of the properties in London and Thames Valley, Arlo and Winwood Estates, advised by
Competition lawyers slam EC over BA-KLM merger failure
The European Commission (EC) is under attack from lawyers over its handling of the proposed merger between British Airways (BA) and KLM.
Rowe & Maw loses aviation head to B&M
Baker & McKenzie (B&M) is hiring the head of Rowe & Maw's aviation, transport and leisure group.
Ex-Watsons partner in shipping bid
A former Watson Farley & Williams partner is taking on some of the largest shipping firms by setting up his own niche practice.
Robert Wilson
Shipping firm Holman Fenwick & Willan's new senior partner Robert Wilson may have a hard task filling the shoes of his predecessor, but as Ryan Dunleavy discovers, there is a strong personality behind the professional.
Charles Baker
Abigail Townsend meets Lawrence Graham’s new shipping partner Charles Baker, a lawyer who loves to travel but hates the journey from his home to Heathrow.
Struan Robertson
Struan Robertson may seem the epitome of Englishness but Anne Mizzi discovers Sinclair Roche & Temperly's new senior partner has spent most of his legal career in the Far East.
Tony Scales
The elections may have gone to a second round, but Tony Scales believes his job as senior partner of Stephenson Harwood is not one coveted by many. Anne Mizzi reports.
