Press releases

Variation of Contracts

12 Jun 18

Many contracts contain a clause to the effect that any variations must be made in writing and be signed by the parties…

Serving Notice

12 Jun 18

A recent case1 illustrates the importance of serving notice correctly, and the distinction…

Mark Sachs presents on London Arbitration with Chinese Parties – Keeping a Level Playing Field

11 Jun 18 Contributor: Mark Sachs

Shipping partner, Mark Sachs presented at the London Maritime Arbitrators Association…

Rock Advertising Limited (Respondent) v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited (Appellant) [2018] UKSC 24 – An Unwelcome Result for Commodity Traders?

29 May 18 Contributor: Lisa Hillary

This judgment handed down on 16th May 2018 by the Supreme Court serves as an interesting development in contract law but one that may not be welcomed by trading companies…

Costs Update

04 May 18 Contributor: Rachel Mills

It’s a bill of costs, but not as you know it…
After much delay, electronic Bills of Costs finally become mandatory for work done from 6 April 2018…

Thomas Cooper LLP hires Shipping & Insurance Specialist Rhys Clift

03 May 18 Contributors: Tim Kelleher, Rhys Clift

International law firm, Thomas Cooper, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhys Clift…

Thomas Cooper’s Piraeus Shipping Team Recognised by Legal 500

12 Apr 18 Contributors: Dimitris Anassis, Douglas Bateson, Ioanna Vitta

Thomas Cooper’s Piraeus Shipping Team has been recognised again as one of the European leading Shipping law practices…

Finance Focus – Spring 2018

28 Mar 18 Contributors: Grant Eldred, Kate Harrison, Nick Humphreys, Alex Monk, Alex Brooks, Iliana Stefa

Welcome to the Spring 2018 edition of Finance Focus, the e-update from Thomas Cooper’s Finance Group…

Contractual Prohibitions on Assignment – Favouring the Commercial Intent?

28 Mar 18 Contributors: Alex Monk, Iliana Stefa

The Court of Appeal’s judgment in First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC (formerly National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC) v BP Oil International Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 14 provides useful guidance on the interpretation…

MEES – Will your building be unlettable?

28 Mar 18 Contributor: Kate Harrison

Landlords need to be aware of the Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES) imposed on lettings of commercial premises from 1 April 2018 under the Energy…