LLPs Boost Partners' Incomes

01 Jul 2006

Until recently, UK businesses had only two basic choices of structure. They could be limited companies or they could be partnerships. A new hybrid structure, the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) offers many benefits for businesses owned by their proprietors, as is often the case in the maritime community. 

'Unsafe Berths and Ports

01 Jul 2006

As MJ was going to press, LA Marine, the specialist marine law team of Lester Aldridge Solicitors, was giving a presentation at their London office on the theme Unsafe Berths and Ports. The focus was to be on the legal elements of proving an unsafe berth or port claim and taking a practical look at the paperwork required. LA Marine's Linda Jacques has provided the following brief summary of what was to be presented. 

Warning to Shipowners, Cut the 'Wriggle Room' to the Minimum

01 Jul 2006

London law firm Lawrence Graham LLP says owners contracting for new ships should be extra careful about communication with the yard to ensure that they do actually get the ship they want, when they want it. 

Marine Claims Agents Simulate Life at Sea

01 Jul 2006

London based P&I insurance clubs have broadened their knowledge of claims after attending a five day course in simulation at South Tyneside College. On the course were two representatives from the Britannia Steamship Insurance Association and two members of Thomas Miller & Co's London branch.