On 23 July 2021, in a decision with potentially far-reaching implications for the shipbuilding industry and for guarantees generally, the Court of Appeal issued a judgment addressing what makes a guarantee issued by an entity other than a financial institution a “demand guarantee" rather than a “see to it guarantee”.

Contract Law and Construction

Dispute Resolution

English Law

Environment, Climate, and Sustainability

Insurance Law

Offshore

Renewable Energy and Green Investments

Shipping

Superyachts

Construction

Shipping Offshore

Managing Associate

Camilla specialises in international commercial dispute resolution primarily in the world of shipbuilding, super yacht construction and offshore/energy infrastructure. Camilla has a breadth of experience in arbitration, both ad hoc and institutional and also litigates in the High Court, predominantly the Commercial Court in London. 

Camilla also advises on legislation governing shipping carbon emissions and carbon capture and storage and has experience with marine insurance disputes. 

Camilla acts for and advises ship and yacht owners, shipyards, contractors and manufacturers/suppliers on a range of issues and disputes arising from shipbuilding contracts, yacht construction contracts, sale and purchase agreements, insurance policies and other commercial contracts. 

Camilla is recommended in the Legal 500 for Contentious Construction.

London

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Camilla specialises in international commercial dispute resolution with experience in shipping, offshore, international trade and construction.

Camilla Burton