By Michael Grey If you consider the enormous scope for dispute in any marine “adventure”, actually sorting out these problems is almost an industry in its own right. An …
Press Release – Appointment of Ambassadors for Asia and Southern Africa
The Baltic Expert Witness Association (BEWA) was established under the Baltic Exchange umbrella and forms part of the Baltic Exchange suite of maritime and related services. The Baltic Exchange is …
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A Conversation with Catharine Bacon, Council Member
Background I have extensive dry cargo experience and spent my career with Cargill as a shipbroker, trader and team manager. I have been a member of the Baltic Exchange since …
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Procedure Rules England & Wales
It is important for expert witnesses to be up to date with any changes made to the Procedure Rules. If you are practising in England & Wales you should make …
BEWA guidelines for giving virtual evidence
BEWA has published a set of practical guidelines for expert witnesses giving virtual evidence. It includes tips on screen appearance, proving that the expert is not being coached and use of computer equipment.
Dispute resolution and mediation during the COVID-19 disruption
BEWA member Jonathan Lux of Lux Mediation discusses the benefits of mediation in difficult circumstances.
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Quadrant Chambers: COVID-19 – what are the implications for shipping disputes?
Quadrant Chambers looks at some of the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic in the shipping context, with a particular focus on force majeure issues in a detailed article.
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Clifford Chance: Coronavirus – legal issues for the maritime industry
Clifford Chance has published a briefing looking at the impact of COVID-19 on force majeure claims, safe ports, back to back contracts and financing arrangements in the maritime industry.
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Expert Witness Institute December newsletter
The Expert Witness Institute has published its December 2020 newsletter. Items of potential interest include a cautionary tale from a recent judgment from the Patents Court which highlights an expert’s responsibility…
12 tips for Expert Witnesses
Baltic Expert Witness Capt. Keith Hart gives some useful advice on how to be a successful Expert Witness.