Maritime Legal Update – May 2026
Anti-suit injunctions and third-party rights –
protecting arbitration in international maritime disputes
(prepared
by Marek Czernis & Co. Law Office)
Firm note – dispute resolution practice
The Law
Office actively advises shipowners, charterers and maritime stakeholders on arbitration
disputes, anti-suit injunctions, multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies.
1. Introduction
An
anti-suit injunction is a court order restraining a party from pursuing foreign
proceedings used primarily to protect arbitration agreements.
2. Core issue – third parties
Traditionally
arbitration agreements bind only contracting parties.
However,
recent cases show a willingness to extend protection to third parties in
certain circumstances.
3. Legal framework
Under
English law third parties may rely on contractual rights, anti-suit relief may
be available where justified.
4. Limitations
Courts
require: claims to fall within the arbitration clause, or proceedings to be
vexatious or oppressive.
5. Maritime relevance
ASI plays a
key role in: charterparty disputes, cargo claims, ship arrest proceedings.
6. Conclusion
Anti-suit
injunctions remain a critical tool in managing international maritime disputes.
The Law
Office continues to support clients in navigating these complex legal
frameworks.
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