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The “Himalaya clause” in Italian law

Date
8 September 2022

Areas
International Commerce

What are the main characteristics of the “Himalaya clause” and how is this clause framed under Italian law? You can find the answer here.

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The potential effects of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on the maritime sector - Assagenti Newsletter

Attorney Tommaso Pala analyzes Regulation (EU) No. 956/2023, subsequently amended by Regulation (EU) No. 2083/2025 (which entered into force on 20.10.2025), which established the so called “Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism” (CBAM).

Jan 21 2026

Limitation of shipowners’ liability: strengths and weaknesses of the institute in Italy – Assagenti Newsletter

For the November issue of the Assagenti Newsletter, the contribution by Attorney Francesca Barisione on the limitation of shipowners’ liability focuses on the main practical difficulties in applying the institute in Italy

Dec 16 2025

DDL “Semplifications”: proposed amendments to the Navigation Code – Assagenti Newsletter

At the beginning of October 2025, the Bill entitled “Provisions for the simplification and digitalization of procedures in the field of economic activities and services for the benefit of citizens and businesses”

Nov 13 2025

Possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz: commercial choices and contractual protections – Assagenti Newsletter

Drawing on the complex situation in the Persian Gulf and the threat, in June, of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the contribution by Giacomo Desirello Poggi analyzes the possible repercussions on maritime traffic

Oct 27 2025

“Marine Insurance – Laws and Practice Compared” is out! Francesco Siccardi presents his third work

After “General Average and the York and Antwerp Rules” and “Shipbuilding – The Law, Contracts, Practice”, our Francesco Siccardi returns, published by Giappichelli, to his field of passion with a substantial volume on marine insurance.

Sep 12 2025

“Asymmetric jurisdiction clauses”: two recent cases – Assagenti Newsletter

For the July issue of the Assagenti Newsletter, Pietro Campanelli analysed two recent judgments, one from the English Commercial Court and one from the Court of Justice of the European Union, concerning asymmetric forum selection clauses.

Aug 21 2025

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