International Chamber of Shipping COVID 19 Guidance
12th May 2020
The International Chamber of Shipping has issued Guidance for safe shipboard interface between ship and shore personnel, in response to COVID 19.
Read moreIndia's COVID 19 Lockdown - Effects on Shipping & Trade Sectors
30th April 2020
There has been a huge rise in large demurrage claims resulting from extended Vessel delays at Indian ports due to the Indian Government's 'lockdown' order in March.
Read moreLondon Arbitration Success for IY LEGAL
30th March 2020
IY LEGAL has recently won a complex LMAA Arbitration concerning a failed Petcoke shipment to Tunisia.
Read more25th March 2020
During the COVID 19 crisis, we remain ‘open’ and ‘at work’ full time as usual, assisting clients with a wide range of contractual and non-performance issues and disputes.
Read moreWhat is the legal status of a warehouse receipt?
27th February 2020
That was the interesting question recently before the Commercial Court, which we discuss in this article.
Read more25th January 2020
Happy Year of the Rat (Chinese New Year 2020) to all of our Chinese clients, supporters and friends.
Read more25th December 2019
A very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year to all of our clients, supporters and friends!
Read moreShipping & the Law 2019 - Conference in Naples
11th October 2019
Congratulations to Studio Legale Lauro and the other organisers of the 10th Edition of the annual 'Shipping & the Law Conference' in Naples, Italy.
Read more20th September 2019
IY LEGAL has been advising a London/Swiss group of commodity traders and investors on setting up a new electronic platform for trading physical Petcoke, with a price index and standardised sale/purchase terms.
Read more'Mutual Insurance' Advice and Support from IY LEGAL
15th August 2019
In the last few months we have advised a new Mutual Insurer to set up a range of Risk Cover policies for its business Members.
Read moreA defective 'Passage Plan' renders a vessel 'unseaworthy'
31st May 2019
In a recent General Average case (Alize v Allianze Elementar [2019]), the English Admiralty Court had to decide whether or not a vessel was legally ‘unseaworthy’ by virtue of a defective passage plan and found that is was!
Read moreAcquisition of a large fleet of Tugs and Salvage vessels
3rd April 2019
We have recently assisted a well-known tug operator acquire a EUROS 20 million plus interest in a large fleet of tugs and salvage vessels.
Read moreHouston Ship Channel closed - Force Majeure clauses 'kicking-in'
27th March 2019
The Closure of the Houston Ship Channel last Friday, which has held up some 60+ cargo vessels, has kept us busy this week advising clients on contract obligations and Force Majeure exclusions in Charterparties and Sale Contracts, with some unexpected outcomes for some clients.
Read moreBoatshed's Annual Yacht Broker Conference 2019
12th March 2019
Andy Iyer was very pleased this week to attend the Boatshed Yacht Brokers Conference 2019.
Read moreEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global AwardsArbitration Law within England, Winner 2019 & 2020
IAE Awards“[Iyer] is very cost effective, efficient and proactive - he takes the initiative in speeding up recalcitrant opponent lawyers to the negotiating table”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Sharp, to the point and efficient. [Iyer] responds with electrifying speed and is always contactable”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer is] an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorLeading Arbitration Specialist of the Year, UK 2018
Leading Adviser Awards, Acquisition International Magazine“Iyer has a deep understanding of international markets and an impressive track record in arbitration and commercial disputes”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer] has the experience to instantly recognise the problems being encountered and the professional expertise to always provide sound, concise and, most importantly, clear legal advice”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer is] one of the most experienced energy lawyers that I have come across. His energy practice has a unique offshore flavour which suits our requirements”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorEnergy Law Lawyer of the Year in England 2018: Andrew Iyer
International Advisory Experts AwardsArbitration Firm of the Year 2017 - London, UK
Corporate LiveWire Legal AwardsBoutique Commodities firm of the Year in England 2017
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards“an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2019 & 2020
Global Law Experts Annual AwardsCommercial Lawyer of the Year 2018: Andrew Iyer
Corporate LiveWire Global Awards“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorClient Choice winner 'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2018'.
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards
