Case Comment – The Ever Given: A Reminder to Ensure Intention in Contract Formation
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After making headlines worldwide in March 2021 there’s been little discussion of Ever Given, the 399 meter long, 199,489 DWT container vessel of 20,388 TEU capacity that grounded in the Suez Canal and brought one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes to a halt. The recent decision of the England and Wales Court of Appeal in The Ever Given (Salvage Claim) [2024] EWCA 260 has brought the Ever Given back into the foray and provides a valuable reminder to those engaged in the maritime industry to ensure the certainty of terms in their service contracts, and the intention of each party to the contract to be bound by them.
About Robert B. Anderson
Robert practices in the areas of maritime and admiralty law with Bernard LLP’s litigation group. He has represented institutional and private clients on a variety of maritime matters including vessel arrest, charter party arrangements, carriage of goods, personal injury, collision, pollution and regulatory compliance. In addition, Robert routinely advises clients on private and commercial vessel transactions, maritime backed secured lending… view full profile »
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