In June, IY LEGAL obtained a LMAA Award for a ship owing client against a charterer which owed substantial sums of unpaid hire. IY LEGAL successfully applied for a prompt hire Award relying on the principles established in The Kostas Melas English law decision, which provides that arbitrators are entitled to make what were formerly known as interim awards, and now as partial awards, for charter hire indisputably due where no contractual right of deduction, or equitable set-off can be asserted.
That enables an owner to seek a quick award for the hire, despite there being counterclaims for, say, off-hire etc, where the charterparty does not permit deductions from hire.
“[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'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards“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 solicitor“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“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“[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 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 solicitorWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Leading Arbitration Specialist UK' 2022
AI Global Excellence AwardsEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global Awards'Arbitration Advisers of the Year' 2021
Global Business Magazine
“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'Energy & Natural Resources Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global AwardsShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2020
Global Law Experts Annual 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 solicitor
