United Kingdom: Transport

On 25 March 2026, the Supreme Court handed down its unanimous judgment in UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch v Celestial Aviation Services Ltd and v Constitution Aircraft Leasing (Ireland) 3 Ltd [2026] UKSC 10, dismissing the appellants’ appeals and allowing the Bank’s cross-appeals.

In an environment defined by geopolitical uncertainty and rising production pressures, aerospace and defence supply chains have become a strategic priority underpinning capability and resilience. This analysis explores how organisations are navigating disruption through diversification, innovation, and collaborative procurement strategies to maintain delivery momentum and sustain industrial capability.

Milbank LLP is advising Castlelake, L.P. on its possible cash offer for easyJet plc, as announced on June 22, 2026.

A London arbitration case demonstrates that charterers cannot withhold hire for alleged vessel underperformance when the charterparty contains an express anti-deduction clause, even if they believe their claim is legitimate. The tribunal enforced the contractual restriction and awarded the owners unpaid hire plus interest and costs.

When can shipowners refuse voyage orders on sanctions grounds? This case examines whether owners must prove an actual sanctions breach would occur, or whether a reasonable assessment of sanctions risk is sufficient to trigger protective charterparty clauses.

London Arbitration 11/26 examined whether a Letter of Undertaking provided for deck cargo carriage could modify charterers' rights to deduct hire for vessel underperformance. The tribunal's decision clarifies how operational adjustments necessitated by special cargo arrangements interact with standard charterparty performance warranties and hire payment obligations.

Edinburgh Napier University and South of Scotland Enterprise have partnered to launch Bike Innovation Scotland, establishing the Caerlee Mill Bike Campus in Innerleithen. The facility will provide state-of-the-art testing and innovation support for the cycling and mountain biking sector, featuring specialized labs for trail testing and human performance research.

A recent Upper Tribunal decision has clarified something important for anyone involved in owning, managing or living in residential buildings caught by the Building Safety Act 2022. While the First-tier Tribunal has wide powers to order fire safety remediation, those powers are not unlimited.

Cities face mounting pressure to deliver infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable and economically viable. A new collaborative report examines how transport infrastructure can serve as a catalyst for urban regeneration, exploring the critical integration needed between policy, planning and delivery to unlock long-term growth in complex urban environments.