Articles

Shipping & Aviation articles:

• 2 Mar 2012
  An intention of obtaining capital allowances does not equate to purpose
  In the case of Lloyds TSB Equipment Leasing (No 1) Ltd v HMRC the first-tier tribunal considers whether a financial arrangement was designed for the purpose of claiming capital allowances and if so whether such an arrangement would preclude a claim for ca
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• 28 Feb 2012
  Is a P & I Association able to change its mind over what is covered by a policy?
  The recent case of Micoperi SRL v. Shipowners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Luxembourg) addressed a situation where a P & I Association first accepted that a claimant was covered but consequently tried to claim otherwise.
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• 27 Feb 2012
  Validity of Guarantees sent by SWIFT Message
  In November 2011, in the case of WS Tankship II BV v The Kwangju Bank Ltd and another, the High Court of England and Wales discussed whether a guarantee sent by SWIFT message can be considered “signed” in terms of the Statute of Frauds 1677.
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• 15 Feb 2012
  Travelling by Air: Is a damages claim for injury to feelings viable?
  In Hook v British Airways Plc; Stott v Thomas Cook Tour Operators Ltd, the Court of Appeal for England and Wales clarified an apparent conflict between international and EU law on when damages may be claimed by those using air travel.
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