RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd & Anor v CMB.TECH NV

RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd & Anor v CMB.TECH NV

RMK's services fell within the scope of the Advisory Agreement, which contained clear provisions requiring written agreement for any expansion of services or remuneration. The contract precluded restitutionary claims for alleged extra-contractual services. No joint basis or free acceptance for additional payment was established. RMK's claim for quantum meruit fails.

Parties
Claimant: RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd; Claimant: RMK Maritime Capital LLC; Defendant: CMB. TECH NV (formerly Euronav N.V.)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Commercial Court Claim / Final Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Contract Interpretation, Quantum Meruit, Unjust Enrichment, Variation Clauses, Failure of Basis, Free Acceptance
Contract Law Restitution Commercial Law Contract Interpretation Quantum Meruit Unjust Enrichment Variation Clauses Failure of Basis +1 more

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Parties

RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd

Claimant

RMK Maritime Capital LLC

Claimant

CMB. TECH NV (formerly Euronav N.V.)

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Court Claim / Final Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether RMK provided services outside the scope of the Advisory Agreement
  2. 2 Whether RMK is entitled to restitutionary quantum meruit for alleged extra-contractual services
  3. 3 Proper construction of the Advisory Agreement

Ratio Decidendi

RMK's services fell within the scope of the Advisory Agreement, which contained clear provisions requiring written agreement for any expansion of services or remuneration. The contract precluded restitutionary claims for alleged extra-contractual services. No joint basis or free acceptance for additional payment was established. RMK's claim for quantum meruit fails.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • RMK's claim for US$11,677,600 is dismissed
  • No order for additional payment beyond contractual fees