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SMA is a sector focused Brazilian Law Firm with robust experience assisting national and international sector heavyweights in the shipping industry, including a number of P&I clubs for more than 20 years.
Often called upon to handle complex litigation mandates related to maritime accidents, involving collision between vessels and cargo damages. Deep bench also advises clients on multi-jurisdictional financing cases and sector-related environmental issues.
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The cargo insurer is bound by the arbitration clause outlined in the bill of lading.
The Brazilian Superior Court has recently reached a unanimous verdict in a case managed by the SMA litigation team concerning a cargo claim dispute. The court's decision establishes that the cargo insurer is legally bound by the arbitration clause stipulated in the contract for the carriage of goods.
Based on the presentation at the XIV MARITIME LAW WORKSHOP of the Maritime Court (now available on Youtube*) Cases of abandonment of crews reported to IMO/ILO have risen after COVID and although a direct linkage is considered unclear [i] ,...
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