breach
of warranty of seaworthiness in a time policy where
the engine-room sustained damage following engine breakdown
caused by faulty pistons;
liability
of underwriters under Institute War Clauses in respect
of damage to hull and engine-room during heavy fighting
in the Iranian Gulf including the issue as to whether
a part-fraudulent and a part-genuine claim invalidated
the whole claim;
the
effect
of unauthorised deviation causing damage to a vessel
under a voyage policy;
the
loss
of avessel resulting from a combination of insured
and uninsured perils;
the
effect of a "follow
the settlement" clause in a reinsurance contract
General
Average contribution by cargo interests where damage
was caused by fire;
damage
to anchors resulting from breach of Port Authority's
responsibilities;
damage
to anoyster-farm as a result of grounding of a fishing
vessel;
damage
to anoffshore supply vessel as a result of loading
and unloading of heavy equipment at sea;
failure
by an assured to disclose falsified documents (breach
of neutrality);
a
claim
under a ship-repair contract for negligent repairs
to hatch covers;
a
claim under a shipbuilding contract for late delivery
as a result of negligent fitting of ROVs and cable-laying
equipment;
Total loss resulting from impact with floating objects
Advising shipyard on rights to claim under composite builder's risk insurance policy. Considering rights of co-assureds under composite policies in circumstances where on co-assured may be negligent. Whether or not co-assured needs to be specifically named or whether a generic description will suffice
a claim
for damage, under a hull & machinery policy, to a heavy
lift crane; acting for owners in respect of a claim
for hurricane damage to a heavy lift crane; negotiating
repair contracts and finances for the repair.
loss
of cargo due to the sinking of vessel; advising cargo
interests and underwriters; advice on wilful misconduct
by assured; issues of unseaworthiness and title to
sue.
Loss or damage to cargo
We
have advised in relation to:
bacterial
damage of chilled and frozen meat product; considering
the effects of storage and processing;
claims
resulting from contamination of frozen poultry.
Return of premium
We have advised
insurance brokers on the return of premium resulting
from misrepresentation and/or negligence.
Rights of co-assureds
We have advised
on the rights
of co-assureds under composite policies in circumstances
where one co-assured may be negligent.
We have advised on whether or not the
co-assured needs to be specifically named or whether
a generic description will suffice.
Breach of sanctions
We have advised
on the effect of breach of sanctions on underwriters'
liability under MAR91 policy.
Breach of warranty of good faith
We have advised
on the effect of a breach of warranty of good faith.
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation
Authority. Registration No. 76545
