Luna the Worlds 2nd Largest Yacht Arrested in Dubai in Divorce Court Battle

A London based Russian billionaire, Mr. Farkhad Akhmedov was ordered to pay £453m to his former wife Ms. Tatiana Akhmedova, following a London divorce court battle. Mr.Akhmedov, the Oil & Gas tycoon was ordered to…

Securing a Drydocks’ Claim

Introduction Historically drydocks were seldom facing the problem of obtaining security for the work performed over a vessel. Due to a general retention right recognized nearly worldwide, the payment was in fact made before the…

Exceptional Victory for Shipowner

Late last year, the Dubai Court of First Instance made an order in favour of the Shipowner for AED 10 million in compensation for wrongful arrest. The judge ruled that the Claimant had been unlawful…