Knock-for-knock liability – Does it work in the German market
Due to the large number of offshore windfarm projects having already been completed or under construction in the German Exclusive Economic Zone, we have seen…
CASUALTIES IN SHIPPING: WHEN NO ONE IS TO BLAME – BUT SOMEONE PAYS
This article explains why transport companies can be burdened with substantial (regulatory) costs in major casualty cases, even if they are not at fault. Based…
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A Global Compliance Catalyst for African and International Businesses
The adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/1760, “CSDDD”) marks a decisive shift in the European Union’s approach…
NON-PERFORMANCE, NOT DELAY: THE CORRECT MEASURE OF DAMAGES FOR A MISSED COA SHIPMENT
Transatlantica Commodities PTE Ltd v Eurochem Trading GmbH [2026] EWHC 1494 (Comm)
Trans Trade RK SA v Sebat Shipping and Trading Co [2026] EWHC 950 (Comm) (28 April 2026): Cargo operations do not cure an invalid NOR absent waiver
The Commercial Court has allowed a charterer’s appeal on a point of law arising from an LMAA award concerning laytime and demurrage at the discharge port under…
OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY IN GERMANY – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS UNDER THE OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY ACT
Germany continues to regard off- shore wind energy as one of the key pillars of its energy transition and climate neutrality strategy. Over the last decade, the…
EU Adopts 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia - Key Implications for The Maritime and Trade Sector
On 23 April 2026, the European Union formally adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. This latest package introduces a broad set of…
Financing of German Shipowners by Foreign Banks
We outline key structural and legal considerations for foreign lenders financing German shipowners, including security structures and enforcement aspects.
Opportunities and challenges in Floating Offshore Wind – 11/2021
Floating Offshore Wind Energy is a promising technology, complementing Bottom Fixed Offshore Wind Farms
COVID-19 in the offshore wind industry - still a force majeure event under German law? – 04/2019
During the last year the COVID-19 pandemic impacted everybody's life. Companies worldwide suffered difficulties, including loss of income and additional costs…