Shipping & Commodities

Charles Priday is a highly accomplished and respected junior with an admirable practice covering dry shipping, shipbuilding and international trade disputes. He regularly acts on a sole basis against KCs in litigation and arbitration, and has notable experience advising on charter parties.

"Charles is an excellent barrister. He is thorough, responsive and user-friendly."

"Charles is excellent. He is a silk in all but name and is a real star in shipping matters."

"Charles is a very good barrister who dives deep into the detail. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable."

Alistair Schaff KC is a leading commercial barrister renowned for his ability in shipping, insurance and international trade disputes. An admired advocate, he is also regularly called on to act as an arbitrator. He has been engaged in relation to a wide variety of topics, from charter parties to shipbuilding.

"Alistair is very knowledgeable, on top of the law and on top of his game."

Dominic Kendrick KC is an eminent silk with a commercial practice of the highest calibre. He has considerable expertise in sophisticated shipbuilding cases and charter party disputes. He appears in both high-profile court cases and confidential arbitrations.

"Dominic is terrific. He possesses a brilliant, incisive mind and his advice is well reasoned yet commercial. He is very user-friendly and highly responsive."

Jonathan Gaisman KC is a highly regarded barrister who has worked on some of the most significant shipping cases in recent years. With shipping a core strength of his practice, Gaisman advises on high-value and complex cases, with particular excellence in marine insurance fraud.

"Jonathan has a fierce reputation in litigation and he has the ear of the court."

"Jonathan is a top silk who can turn his hand to anything complex."

Peter MacDonald Eggers KC is a dynamic commercial barrister with capability across shipping, commodities, insurance and energy matters, among other areas. He has experience in piracy, sanctions, charter party and sale of goods disputes, as well as a niche specialism in losses caused by natural disasters.

"Peter is quite outstanding in the depth and breadth of his knowledge. He is an amazing practitioner."

"Peter is an unflappable character. He has an extremely good knowledge of the law in areas where he practises, and he is always calm and organised."

"Peter is a first-class advocate. He is easy to work with and is very good on insurance coverage. His experience as a deputy judge gives him a unique perspective."

Richard Sarll is an adroit junior who acts in both commercial shipping and admiralty law, and frequently contributes to the academic literature on the subject. He is instructed in charter party disputes, general average cases and collisions. He is adept at handling claims relating to commodities contracts.

"Richard is a user-friendly and empathetic barrister with a strong ability to digest complex technical facts. His drafting is excellent and he is a pleasure to work with."

"Richard is a scholar on charter parties and a remarkable advocate through his strategy on key issues and in cross-examination."

"Richard's knowledge of the law of frustration is unquestioned."

Siobán Healy KC is a notable silk specialising in shipping, commodities and international trade matters including dangerous cargoes, demurrage and shipbuilding disputes. She regularly acts in arbitrations as an advocate and is frequently appointed as an arbitrator.

"Siobán dominates proceedings with her trusting, highly effective and authoritative advocacy. She is stellar in shipping and sports law."

"Siobán is excellent and very knowledgeable. She is thorough, measured and calm."

"Siobán is a go-to practitioner who has a clear knowledge of law and procedure. She is courteous, unfailingly fair and of the highest quality."

Stephen Hofmeyr KC is an experienced barrister with expertise in a range of shipping matters including shipbuilding disputes, yacht-related litigation and charter party disputes. He appears as an advocate in Commercial Court and arbitration and also engages in advisory work.

"Stephen is brilliant and he knows shipping backwards, forwards and upside down. His clarity of thought is impressive, and his methodical approach gives him the ear of the court."

"Stephen is very experienced and knowledgeable. He is able to swiftly unravel complex issues and give clear practical advice. He provides commercial and pragmatic advice, and is calm under pressure."

"Stephen is formidable, very efficient and intellectually rigorous."

Adam Turner is an experienced junior who is well versed in dry shipping matters as well as international trade and insurance. He is instructed both led and unled, and has expertise in cases involving commercial fraud, jurisdictional issues and interim relief.

"Adam is bright and tries to find an argument that works for clients. His writing is elegant and sophisticated."

"Adam is brilliant. He is clever, exceptionally hard-working and a very good advocate. He is a fantastic sounding board."

"Adam is quick, responsive and smart."

Alexander MacDonald is a formidable junior with considerable experience in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He advises on international sanctions and shipbuilding contracts, as well as significant cases involving marine insurance cover.

"Alexander is knowledgeable in marine insurance."

"Alexander MacDonald is very trustworthy."

Benjamin Parker is a highly regarded junior, adept at handling a range of commercial shipping disputes. He regularly appears in the Commercial Court and in arbitration, and also has a burgeoning advisory practice. Many of his cases are international in origin or have international elements.

"Benjamin is excellent at focusing on key issues in a plethora of information. He provides good, succinct advice."

"Benjamin is a good shipping junior."

"Benjamin has shipping knowledge with expertise in insurance and arbitration. He remains up to date on cases and solves problems as they arise."

David Allen KC is a tough and technically knowledgeable barrister. His practice encompasses a range of shipping and commercial disputes, and he has particular expertise in offshore and superyacht-related matters.

"David has an excellent combination of fraud and commodities expertise."

Jessica Sutherland is an effective barrister whose practice covers shipping litigation and arbitration. She acts on matters arising from charter party disputes and general average claims. She upholds an active cross-border practice and has experience taking on cases originating in Hong Kong and South Africa.

"Jessica's attention to detail is exceptional and she is a real pleasure to work with. Her skilful work is accompanied by calm, measured and rigorous advocacy."

"Jessica is an impressive junior. She is hard-working, meticulous in her analysis of legal and factual issues, and very approachable."

"Jessica is intelligent and capable of grappling with difficult issues."

Marcus Mander is a capable practitioner who undertakes cases across the whole range of commercial shipping litigation. He takes on shipbuilding and ship finance disputes in litigation and arbitration.

"Marcus has deep expertise in shipping, and he provides clear and well thought through advice."

"Marcus is user-friendly and always prepared to provide a firm view."

"Marcus is super impressive."

Richard Southern KC is an excellent barrister with marked ability in shipping matters. He has a particular focus on charter party disputes involving commodities such as crude oil and iron ore. An accomplished advocate, he also accepts instruction as an arbitrator. His clients hail from around the world.

"Richard is tactically astute, and he is a reassuring force for both solicitors and clients when the heat is on. He is an excellent case leader and advocate."

"Richard is intellectually gifted, precise and knowledgeable."

"Richard Southern is a good all-round barrister."

Richard Waller KC is a highly regarded practitioner with experience in a range of shipping disputes. He acts in both litigation and arbitrations under LMAA rules, and easily turns his hand to charter party disputes and fraud cases.

"Richard Waller provides clear advice."

Sandra Healy is a strong junior regularly instructed in shipping and commodities matters in litigation and arbitration. She has marked ability in charter party and cargo claim disputes, and has expertise in interim relief and jurisdiction matters.

"Sandra Healy is pragmatic, sensible and approachable."

Stephen Kenny KC is admired for his long experience dealing with shipping, commodities and international trade disputes, and he also handles cases involving allegations of fraud. He is further noted for his work on energy and insurance matters.

"Stephen is a very safe pair of hands in even the most complex of disputes. He is able to distil and present the answers to challenging problems in a way which instils great confidence."

"Stephen is excellent - he's very analytical and he provides strong and clear advice."

"Stephen is very strong in technical areas."

Charles Holroyd is an experienced and established junior with a vast knowledge of shipping law, including shipbuilding, ship finance, sale and purchase, international trade and more.

"Charles is very pleasant to work with."

"Charles provides very helpful advice in complex matters. He is very clear and very easy to talk to."

"Charles is a top advocate and has added charm."

Clara Benn is an accomplished shipping and commodities-focused junior noted for her work on high-profile shipping cases. She is further highlighted for her competencies in ship financing disputes. She appears both in court and in arbitration proceedings.

"Clara sifts through complicated contractual agreements, sees the heart of the issue and comes back with cogent advice and robust reflections. She has a very light touch and is excellent on paper."

"Clara provides prompt advice on sensitive matters."

"Clara is incredibly successful."

David Bailey KC is a strong practitioner with capability in a range of shipping matters in both litigation and arbitration. He is recognised for his experience in shipbuilding and yacht-related disputes.

"David is very experienced."

"David is thorough with his research, he cares about the detail and he is very affable."

Gavin Geary is a well-regarded junior frequently appearing in the Commercial Court in a variety of shipping and commodities disputes. He is also well acquainted with international cases as well as arbitrations. Geary is noted for his experience with charter party disputes and unsafe port cases.

"Gavin can be relied upon for successful results. He can explain things clearly and is highly experienced."

Jason Robinson is regularly instructed by leading shipping solicitors and P&I clubs to handle high-value cases. He is well known for representing clients in superyacht and shipbuilding cases.

"Jason Robinson is excellent to work with. He is able to deal with complex legal issues, and has outstanding commercial awareness and strong advocacy."

"Jason is an exceptional junior. He is totally dedicated to the cause and delivers an excellent work product. His written work is always outstanding."

"Jason is a great senior junior who works incredibly hard. He is well respected by judges, and is great orally and on paper. He is dependable."

Stephen Du works at the forefront of the shipping and commodities industry with a standout multi-jurisdictional practice. He is particularly experienced leading cases in Asia and is noted for his commodities focus.

"Stephen is an excellent strategist who combines mastery of detail with a sensible commercial nous. He is well prepared, not afraid to challenge incorrect assumptions and easy to work with."

"Stephen is a gem among English barristers."

"Stephen Du provides very clear and well-written opinions."

Andrew Pearson has experience acting in significant shipping cases in the High Court. He is well regarded for his shipbuilding and yachts practice.

"Andrew is an extremely solid junior and a rising star."

Elizabeth Lindesay has a highly regarded shipping practice, acting for ship owners, charterers and P&I clubs in both wet and dry matters. Lindesay is very knowledgeable on arbitration proceedings relating to charter disputes, super yacht construction and other shipping disputes.

"Elizabeth's main strengths are diligence and attention to detail. She is resilient, and her written work is competent and thorough."

"Elizabeth is phenomenal on paper."

"Elizabeth is a super impressive and brilliant junior."

Gavin Kealey KC is the head of chambers and has deep shipping expertise which he puts to use on complex matters. He often receives high-value international instructions and also appears in arbitrations.

"Gavin is excellent and super smart. He has strong academic and management skills."

"Gavin is a truly outstanding shipping advocate, particularly at the appellate level."

"Gavin is a very good silk. He is extremely strong and a positive advocate."

Jawdat Khurshid KC is a well-respected silk who advises on complex commercial disputes in the shipping and commodities spaces. He is noted for his presence on significant international matters.

"Jawdat is a strong choice for insurance disputes, sale of goods and commodities work. He is a wonderfully accomplished advocate who inspires huge confidence."

Jocelin Gale is an expert in commercial litigation and arbitration with a focus on shipping. He has a background in banking and is regularly instructed on cases involving insurance issues or complex financial structures.

"Jocelin Gale is engaged and knowledgeable."

Michael Holmes KC is a highly proficient silk whose practice includes cargo claims, international carriage of goods and a range of charter party disputes including unsafe ports, quarantine and dangerous cargoes. He also acts in yacht-related actions. Holmes has notable experience in LMAA arbitrations with the Commercial Court.

"Michael is outstanding in shipping and commodity cases."

"Michael is pragmatic, sensible and a safe pair of hands."

N G Casey KC has strength in a range of litigation and arbitration cases. He frequently tackles charter party disputes and has a noteworthy specialism in high-value cases involving the design and construction of superyachts.

"Noel is great - user-friendly and very easy to work with. He is excellent at grappling complex matters, and he is very bright, commercial and quick to get the measure of a case."

Sarah Martin has impressive capabilities when working across commodities as well as wet and dry shipping issues. She has extensive experience working on multi-jurisdictional cases and excels in litigation and arbitration settings.

"Sarah is an incredibly clever junior."

"Sarah is excellent in assisting with disputes."

Tim Jenns is a barrister with experience handling a broad range of charter party disputes. He has handled arbitrations and boasts a cross-border commercial litigation practice.

"Tim's advice has been detailed, well written and user-friendly."