London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)

LMAA appoints new president

LMAA appoints new president

David Steward

The Committee of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) elected David Steward, independent Arbitrator and Mediator, as its new President to succeed outgoing Bruce Harris following the LMAA’s AGM on 19 May.

“It has been a huge pleasure serving under Bruce on the LMAA Committee this past year and learning from his huge wealth of experience”, said Steward following his election. He added that he would now be consulting widely with the Committee...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/21/lmaa-appoints-new-president/

London maritime arbitration adapts to the changing times

London maritime arbitration adapts to the changing times

Ian Gaunt

English law remains ‘lex franca of the maritime world’

A special webinar entitled ‘Maritime Arbitration in London – Present and Future Challenges’, hosted by law firm HFW, attracted an audience of over 300 listeners from 43 countries at this year’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW21) in mid-May.

Following introductory remarks by HFW Partner and webinar host Jonathan Webb, webinar chairman Lord Hamblen, UK Supreme Court...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/17/london-maritime-arbitration-adapts-to-the-changing-times/

LIDW21 | Maritime arbitration in London – present and future challenges in a changing world

LIDW21 | Maritime arbitration in London – present and future challenges in a changing world

London International Disputes week (LIDW) celebrates London as a leading centre for handling the resolution of international disputes.  LIDW takes place the 10-14 May 2021 with a programme of virtual events addressing contemporary global issues facing the sector attracting audiences from jurisdictions globally. This year’s theme is ‘Looking forward: change, challenge and opportunity.’

As part of London...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/15/lidw21-maritime-arbitration-in-london-present-and-future-challenges-in-a-changing-world/

Dr Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard on Legal Shipping Challenges: an interview with John Faraclas

Dr Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard* on Legal Shipping Challenges: an interview with John Faraclas

I was more than privileged twenty years ago to receive a copy of her Modern Admiralty Law in her UCL office, an unforgettable day – it happened to be her birthday! – when I got to learn more about this formidable sea-maiden dealing with the Laws of the Waves. Lady Luck was all the way with me as I have been able to follow closely her distinguished career in founding the London Shipping Law Centre of which...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/25/dr-aleka-mandaraka-sheppard-on-legal-shipping-challenges-an-interview-with-john-faraclas/