Derek Hodgson
Partner, London
Recent experience
- Fiona Trust v Privalov (2007) EWHC 39 Breach of contract and fraud case involving Russian Shipping interests
- Eagle Star Insurance Co Ltd v Games Video Co (2004) 1 Lloyds Rep. 238 Hull claim against Insurers concerning misrepresentation, fraud and breach of warranty
- Winter Storm Shipping v TPI US Fed Ct (2002) Important Rule B attachment case in US Federal Court
- Globe Master Management v Boulus-Gad Limited (2002) EWCA Civ 313 – Court of Appeal case on frustration of Charterparty Guarantee due to War Risks
- "SUBRO VALOUR" (1995) 1 Lloyds Rep. 509. Unseaworthiness/due diligence
- "THE JASMINE B" (1992) 1 Lloyds Rep. 39. Commencement of laytime and nomination of discharge port
- "ADITYA VAIBHAV" (1991) 1 Lloyds Rep. 573. Equitable set-off from hire
- "ALPHA" (1991) 2 Lloyds Rep. 515. Seminal case on general average
Major Casualties: - "NYK ARGUS" – fire on container ship
- "REIJIN" Capsize of car carrier on maiden voyage
- "KAMINA" Loss of containers of cyanide overboard off Chilean coast
- "ACONCAGUA" – Explosion on container ship