On 22 May 2026, the UK’s Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. 2 Rivers Pte Ltd (The Catalan Sea) [2026] EWCA Civ 641, allowing the shipowners’ appeal and confirming that a charterparty clause permitting refusal of a voyage order which would “expose” the owners to sanctions is … Continue Reading
Across April and May 2026 a sequence of regulatory developments redrew the operating environment for European companies engaging with Chinese counterparties. The State Council of the People’s Republic of China promulgated two consolidated countermeasures instruments: Order No. 834 of 31 March 2026 (the Supply Chain Provisions, 供应链产业链安全管理条例) and Decree No. 835 of 13 April 2026 … Continue Reading
