http://incelaw.comGrouptree.Web.WebWrapper Top news stories for en-gb http://incelaw.com/file.axd?pointerid=f7cfcdee2e334cc6b14b38df72a0fa36 http://incelaw.com Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/iran-sanctions-update-may-2012 ]]>In this article we review EU Council Regulation No. 267/2012 that has repealed and replaced Regulation 961/2010 which had previously served as the main piece of EU legislation concerning restrictive measures against Iran. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/supreme-court-rules-on-owners-rights-of-remuneration-post-withdrawal-under-a-time-charter ]]>In a judgment handed down on 2 May 2012, the UK Supreme Court has provided interesting clarification in relation to the scope of contractual indemnities in a time charter context and the rights and responsibilities arising out of a non-contractual bailment where a time charter has come to an end. Ince & Co lawyers Michael Volikas (pictured), Jeremy Biggs and Catherine Earnshaw, represented the successful owners in this judgment. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/commercial-court-confirms-principle-in-white-and-carter-applies-to-a-time-charterparty ]]>The Commercial Court confirmed that the principle in White and Carter applies to a time charterparty and that the exception to that rule will only operate in extreme cases. Paul Herring and Livvi Zen-McDonald of Ince & Co LLP represented the successful owners in this case. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-co-bolsters-asia-financial-lines-insurance-practice-with-senior-lawyer-hire ]]>Aruno Rajaratnam returns to private practice after a distinguished career in the insurance market. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/fsa-introduces-twin-peaks-model ]]>In this article we review the introduction of the FSA's twin peaks and its stated aim. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/the-norwegian-saleform-2012-an-overview ]]>In this article, we review the new Norwegian Saleform 2012 and highlight the principal amendments it incorporates. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/reducing-shipping-emissions–an-overview-of-recent-international-initiatives ]]>In this article, we review some of the recent international regulatory initiatives aimed at reducing ship emissions and highlight some of the measures being taken by the shipping industry to self-regulate in this regard. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/commercial-court-confirms-arbitral-tribunal-can-award-damages-for-breach-of-the-obligation-to-arbitrate ]]>In the widely reported case involving the vessel Front Comor - in a judgment handed down on 4 April 2012, Mr Justice Flaux of the Commercial Court has held that the arbitral Tribunal can award damages for breach of the obligation to arbitrate. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/superyacht geneva 2012 ]]>Ince & Co is delighted to co-sponsor Superyacht Geneva 2012 on 3 April Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-and-co-advises-on-the-124 million-acquisition-of-107-cheapside ]]>International law firm Ince & Co advised Invesco Real Estate and the iii-BVK Europa-Immobilien-Spezialfonds, an institutional real estate fund of Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK) on the acquisition of 107 Cheapside for £124 million. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-and-co-contributes-to-new-guardcon-contract-for-the-employment-of-security-guards-on-vessels ]]>BIMCO's new Guardcon standard contract for the employment of private security guards on commercial vessels, published 28 March 2012 after an intensive consultation and development period, was welcomed by Ince & Co partner Stephen Askins. Stephen was a member of the Baltic and International Maritime Council drafting team that included representatives from the International Group of P & I Clubs, shipowners and insurers. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/court-of-appeal-gives-effect-to-market-practice-guarantees-given-in-email-negotiations ]]>Golden Ocean Group Limited v. (1) Salgaocar Mining Industries PVT Limited and (2) Mr Anil V Salgaocar [2012] EWCA Civ 265 For a guarantee to be enforceable, the Statute of Frauds 1677 requires it (or a note or memorandum of it) to be in writing and signed by the guarantor or by a person authorised on his behalf. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/maritime-piracy-armed-guards-legal-workshop-21-march ]]>A team from Ince & Co in London is running a Maritime Piracy Workshop for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), on Wednesday 21 March. The workshop aims to help meet the due diligence criteria of IMO Circular 1405. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-co-promotes-five-new-partners ]]>International law firm Ince & Co announced today the promotion of five lawyers from offices in Europe and Asia to the partnership effective 1 May 2012. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/potential-closure-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-implications-for-shipping-and-international-trade ]]>Both the EU and the US have recently tightened their existing sanctions against Iran. In particular, the EU has prohibited Member States from dealing with Iranian crude oil and petroleum products with effect from 1 July 2012. In this Update, we consider some of the issues the shipping industry might face if Iran were to close the Strait. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/uk-government-introduces-open-general-trade-control-licence-maritime-anti-piracy ]]>Stephen Askins (pictured) reviews the new Open General Trade Control License (Maritime Anti Piracy) - ("OGTCL") aimed specifically at those providing armed guards on board ships and the simplification of the UK regulatory system. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-and-co-represent-successful-sellers-in-the-court-of-appeal-in-ship-sale-and-purchase-dispute ]]>Polestar Maritime Ltd v. YHM Shipping Co. Ltd & Anr (Rewa) [2012] EWCA Civ 153 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-and-co-insurance-specialist-discusses-cyber-risks-on-line ]]>UK & Ireland training programme initiative for insurance buyers Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/ince-and-co-insurance-specialist-awarded-international-law-office-ilo-client-choice-awards-2012 ]]>Ince & Co is delighted that London partner Simon Cooper is this year’s winner of the Insurance/Reinsurance category for the UK. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://incelaw.com/news-and-events/News/yacht-industry-leaders-are-guest-speakers-at-ince-and-co-yacht-seminar ]]>Ince & Co’s Yacht Group hosted its bi-annual Yacht seminar in London on 9 February. Ince hosts included the firm’s senior partner James Wilson, the Chairman for the evening Albert Levy (partner and head of the superyacht practice), Paris managing partner Andrew Charlier and Jérôme Cohen, also from Paris.