Upcoming Events
Bills of Lading: Dead, Spent or Still Alive?
30/09/2026
The LSLC is pleased to announce this fourth successful collaboration with the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitrators.
Bills of lading are meant to serve their purpose and, once cargo has been discharged and delivered, become “spent”. But what happens when they continue to have life and value as security for a bank long after the cargo is gone?
This session explores the growing use of discharge letters of indemnity (LOIs) and the complications that arise when banks retain bills of lading as long stop security after the cargo has already been delivered.
It will examine the resulting risks for shipowners, the interaction between LOIs and trade finance arrangements, and whether the law should allow banks to pursue shipowners for misdelivery.
Against the backdrop of The Nika and The Sienna, the session will consider possible ways of resisting such claims and whether these “vampire” bills of lading should finally be laid to rest.
MARINE WAR RISKS INSURANCE IN A TIME OF GULF CONFLICT
22/09/2026
In this fourth instalment in the series of LSLC talks examining the crisis in the Persian Gulf. Our attention turns to Marine War Risks Insurance, a line of cover that is crucial to international trade yet features only rarely in reported cases. Against the background of ongoing conflict in the Gulf, this seminar will examine what types of insurance are available as well as a number of controversial issues concerning coverage. Discussions will commence with an update by Graham Thomas of Herminius, advisers to the Joint War Committee, upon the present situation in the Gulf.
LSLC-YMP’s 15th Anniversary Summer Party
16/09/2026
The LSLC-YMP will celebrate its 15th Anniversary in July.
LSLC’s Founder/Chairman, Dr Aleka Sheppard and LSLC-YMP’s Chairman, Francesca Cappa invite you to join them and the YMP Committee and members for an enjoyable Summer event at this unique venue.
There will be Bar-B-Q food, Snacks, Complimentary Welcome Drinks and a fully stocked Bar.
This organisation was conceptualised by LSLC’s Founder and Chairman Dr Aleka Sheppard and launched at HFW in July 2011.
Over the past 15 years we have seen our members progress with their careers becoming experts, KCs and Partners in their respective occupations.
From Tours of Lloyd’s of London, Port visits, Summer Boat Parties , high calibre lectures and seminars, the Group’s strengths have grown and we are delighted that we have partnered with overseas organisations and firms to bring events of substance to our members and others.
Free for LSLC and LSLC-YMP Members and Supporters TO REGISTER
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis in keeping with the capacity of the venue.