United Kingdom himalaya clausethird party rightsexclusive jurisdiction clause

Maersk Guine-Bissau Sarl v Almar-Hum Bubacar Balde Sarl

[2024] EWHC 993 (Comm)

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHigh Court of Justice, King's Bench Division, Commercial Court (Jacobs J)

Year2024

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

A carrier's subcontractor or local affiliate may enforce a Himalaya clause and an exclusive English jurisdiction clause in the carrier's bill of lading, including by claiming damages or an indemnity for the shipper's breach of the exclusive jurisdiction clause.

Area of Law

General

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