Lowndes & Rudolf: The Law of General Average and The York-Antwerp Rules

Lowndes & Rudolf is a specialist commentary on the York-Antwerp Rules (YAR). It is the most detailed and analytical work on general average (GA) You'll find the book gives you a historical overview of each Rule of YAR, and a comparison with English law, which gives insight into the underlying principles and the problems inherent in their application.

- Clearly defines the complex topic of General Average and the York Antwerp rules
- Explores the historical context of General Average’s development as a concept
- Provides a rule by rule examination of the York Antwerp Rules
- Describes the Assessing and Enforcing Rights of Contribution central to Marine Insurance
- Discusses the currency of the Adjustment determinant in compensation
- Examines General Average ,Insurance and Recoveries as critical doctrines of Marine insurance law both conceptually and as a functioning commercial entity
- Gives the reader a good insight into the underlying principles and the practical problems which arise in applying the YAR

New to this edition:

- A detailed examination of the Practical Implications of the introduction of the Rotterdam Rules
- Analysis of recoveries in relation to General Average
- Discussion on the problems of the obligations to cargo
- Insight into the role of General Average in the current climate of widespread Piracy on the high seas