The Power of a Sealed Offer in an Arbitration
7th October 2021
Our recent involvement in, and successful resolution of, a long running London Arbitration is a useful illustration of how a well considered Sealed Offer can be a powerful settlement tool in Arbitation proceedings, in the right circumstances.
Read moreHurricane Ida and the closure of the Mississippi River.
6th September 2021
We were kept very busy last week by Hurricane Ida, which struck the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Read moreLatest LCIA Arbitration 'win' for IY LEGAL
12th August 2021
IY LEGAL has won another LCIA Arbitration for a well-known commodity trading client, concerning a large coal shipment from South Africa to India on SCoTA terms.
Read more14th June 2021
This June 2021, IY LEGAL marks its 6th anniversary!
Read more1st May 2021
From 1st May 2021, the new LMAA Terms and Procedures take effect.
Read moreHow to get an Arbitration Award paid
16th April 2021
Obtaining an Arbitration Award is, sometimes, only the first step in recovering money for a client. In this bulletin we give an illustration of what can be achieved - even in difficult circumstances with an uncooperative Respondent - if you know what you are doing!
Read moreIY LEGAL busy on a multi-vessel shipbuilding project
1st March 2021
We have recently completed working on a series of multi-vessel shipbuilding contracts for a well-known European Owner/Operator.
Read more10th February 2021
IY LEGAL is very pleased to have been recognised in the various 2021 Legal Awards.
Read moreBills of Lading - incorporating an English Law & London Arbitration clause
22nd January 2021
When is an English Law and London Arbitration clause properly incorporated into a Bill of Lading which refers to the Charterparty - The 'MV Bulk Poland' decision?
Read moreThe Supreme Court's decision on 'COVID 19 Business Interruption Insurance' claims
18th January 2021
We set out a summary of The Supreme Court's important new decision on entitlement to Business Interruption Insurance payouts due to COVID 19.
Read moreCOVID 19 Sanitizing Concentrate Project
9th December 2020
With our legal assistance, IY LEGAL's clients have recently completed a project for the manufacture of a ground breaking COVID Virus inhibitor spray, about to be released to the UK and European markets.
Read moreLCIA Arbitration success for IY LEGAL
23rd October 2020
LCIA Arbitation success for IY LEGAL and its commodity trader client!
Read moreExiting an unwanted/unaffordable contract 'early'
17th August 2020
How can you exit early a contract that has become unaffordable as a result of a downturn in business due to COVID 19?
Read moreLimitation Convention 1976 - Admiralty Court clarification
14th July 2020
Who qualifies as an 'opertor' and/or 'manager' of a Vessel under the Limitation Convention 1976?
Read moreInternational 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 more“[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“[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 solicitorEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law 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 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 solicitorShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2019 & 2020
Global Law Experts Annual AwardsWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorCommercial Lawyer of the Year 2018: Andrew Iyer
Corporate LiveWire Global AwardsArbitration Law within England, Winner 2019 & 2020
IAE Awards“[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 solicitorBoutique Commodities firm of the Year in England 2017
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards“[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 solicitor“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 solicitorClient Choice winner 'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2018'.
Corporate Intl Magazine Global AwardsLeading Arbitration Specialist of the Year, UK 2018
Leading Adviser Awards, Acquisition International MagazineEnergy Law Lawyer of the Year in England 2018: Andrew Iyer
International Advisory Experts Awards“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitorArbitration Firm of the Year 2017 - London, UK
Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards
