England & Wales Law Commission’s Recommended Amendments to The U.K. Arbitration Act 1996

The UK Arbitration Act dated 1996 (the “Act”), has been the staple legislation for domestic and international arbitration, provisions of which attract many actors across the globe to the UK. However, England and Wales as a leading arbitration destination and London as one of the most popular seats for international arbitration, the Act should catch the recent developments in international dispute resolution.

United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships is Signed by 15 States

United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships (also known as Beijing Convention on Judicial Sales of Ships) which was adopted by United Nation General Assembly in December 2022 is signed by 15 States on 5 September 2023, with a well-attended ceremony in Beijing, China.

Update in Tariffs for Pilotage, Towage and Other Services and Lighthouse and Harbour Dues

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey, General Directorate of Coastal Safety has revised the Tariffs for Pilotage, Towage and Other Services, and Lighthouse and Harbour Dues to be applied as of 01.07.2023. Accordingly, the tables showing the new price tariffs and the old price tariffs are presented to your attention below.