Mills & Co Solicitors

Holly Mayne has written an informative article on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and the FuelEU Maritime Initiative which is due to come into force in January 2025. https://lnkd.in/e4uFBYja #shipping #FuelEU #shippinglaw #fitto55

Joshua Atkinson discusses litigation privilege and provides practical advice. #courtofappeal #litigationprivilege #shipping #shippinglaw

Our valiant footballers, assisted by NorthStandard colleagues, took part in the annual Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Cup 2024 last night in Middlesbrough . Progressing to the semi-finals they were beaten by the eventual competition winners, Bulkhaul Ltd. #shipping #shippinglaw

We are excited to be sponsoring the first WISTA UK North East event. This year the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) is marking its 50th anniversary with events highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. Amy Nicolaou is one of the guest speakers and the event is being held in conjunction with Waves Group Ltd, NorthStandard, UK P&I Club and Jensen Hughes. #shipping #wista #shippinglaw #transportingdangerouscargo

Eugenia O'Sullivan has written an informative a case update on The “Xing Zhi Hai”. The judgment ,handed down on 18 September 2024, clarifies the position regarding letters of indemnity in shipping claims in the context of English law agency principles. #shipping #shippinglaw #lettersofindemnity

Mills and Co enjoyed hosting a late summer social with NorthStandard playing rounders in Jesmond. 

We are pleased to welcome Tom Whitworth and Matthew Durrant who have joined us this week as trainee solicitors. We also welcome Sally Griffiths who has joined us as a paralegal before starting her training contract with us in 2026.

Congratulations to Elina Jordan-Shehadeh who has completed her training contract and begins a new chapter as a solicitor here at Mills & Co Solicitors. Elina is already an exceptional lawyer and we are delighted that she is continuing her career with us.

Maritime letters of indemnity (“LOIs”) are commonly employed to provide the indemnified party (typically the carrier) with assurance that they will be protected should they suffer a loss as a result of complying with requests made by the indemnifying party (normally the shipper of the cargo or the charterer of the carrying vessel).  Even if an LOI is properly drafted and is engaged by the circumstances, this is no guarantee that the indemnifying party will honour their obligations when the time comes. Adam Sewell gives a general overview of the territory. Read more below. #shippinglaw #shipping #lettersofindemnity https://lnkd.in/gPaZS4Sd

With no end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in sight and Houthi attacks on vessels becoming more indiscriminate, Sam Hall takes a look at whether shipowners can refuse to sail via the Red Sea and divert their vessels to other routes. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/eiDeSs9H #redsea #shipping