The webinar will look at the significant differences between a newbuilding contract and a ship conversion contract, and will consider some of the additional risks inherent in ship conversion contracts and contracts relating to retrofitting new technologies.
- What additional risks should you keep in mind when negotiating a ship conversion contract?
- What are the additional risks for contracts relating to retrofitting new technologies?
This 30-minute webinar begins at 12:00 UTC (See your time zone here)
Speaker:
William Cecil, Head of Dispute Resolution Team in London, Haynes Boone
William Cecil leads the dispute resolution team in London, specialising in litigation and arbitration for the shipping, offshore oil and gas, and energy sectors.
He has represented clients under ICC, LCIA and LMAA rules, and in English Courts. William co-authored the fifth edition of the Law of Shipbuilding Contracts (2020) with Simon Curtis and Ian Gaunt.
He also drafts and negotiates shipbuilding and marine construction contracts. Ranked by Chambers UK (2023-2025) and recommended by The Legal 500 UK.
15+15 webinars are a 30-minute webinar which includes a 15-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. They take place on selected Wednesdays at 12:00 UTC.
