Post by Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit FCIArb

International Arbitrator (FCIArb) | Maritime & Commercial Law Specialist | Legal Consultant | Lecturer in Law

In shipping businesses, preventive drafting remains the most effective shield. Yet, documents are still prepared in a rush, turning jurisdictional challenges into mere delaying tactics that exhaust commercial resources. Here is my take on the last decision of the Federal Court of Australia in "Smithbridge Guam Inc v Swire Shipping Pte Ltd" [2026] FCA 884, handed down on 9 July 2026 👇 #MaritimeLaw #Arbitration #CommercialLitigation #FederalCourt

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