Shipping
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Our Shipping and International Trade Team provides specialist maritime and transport advice for shipowners, charterers, insurers, P&I Clubs and all those whose work arises out of the carriage of goods by sea.
The team has a wealth of experience of representing clients before the English High Court and in international arbitration, including LMAA, LCIA, ICC, GAFTA, FOSFA and CAMP proceedings. The team is multilingual and with its strong links with overseas lawyers, it regularly assists in disputes and arrest proceedings in other jurisdictions around the world.
Many of the team have ex-City shipping backgrounds. Because of our location we can provide a City service at non-London prices.
Chambers Review
Birketts handles a range of wet and dry shipping matters for large international clients including P&I clubs, owners and charterers. The firm works with clients on both contentious and non-contentious issues. It exhibits strength in acting before the courts and in arbitration proceedings. The team is also well regarded for its expertise in marine and shipping insurance.
Work Highlights
- Birketts acted for Filhet-Allard Maritime in a claim made against Maersk Line for damage to and loss of a cargo of bagged cocoa beans.
Strengths
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"They are able to respond with clear and comprehensive advice within a short time frame. They have also shown the capability to take actions promptly at short notice."
"They are very good at tackling all aspects of a problem and devising a strategy with the client. They also work as a team, complementing each other's strengths."
"Birketts has a very commercial approach."
"They are able to respond with clear and comprehensive advice within a short time frame. They have also shown the capability to take actions promptly at short notice."
"They are very good at tackling all aspects of a problem and devising a strategy with the client. They also work as a team, complementing each other's strengths."
"Birketts has a very commercial approach."
Notable Practitioners
Alex Davey is noted for his expertise in shipping disputes. He has a wealth of experience advising on charter party disputes and cargo claims. He regularly advises ship owners and charterers.
Daniel Crockford of Birketts has notable expertise in insurance mandates, often acting for P&I clubs and ship owners.
"He is very experienced. He is sensible, knows what he's doing and clients massively appreciate his commercial approach."
"Daniel is a very good solicitor in whom we have full trust and faith to provide the services we require."
Henry Adams is head of shipping and international trade at the firm and offers experience in marine insurance work, especially on the side of the insurers. He also advises on charter party disputes, general average and salvage claims.
Alex Penberthy of Birketts centres his practice on marine insurance matters. He has experience advising on marine litigation and accident investigations, in addition to expertise in personal injury cases.
"He's very thorough and proportionate in his approach. I am comfortable giving him a very complex case."
Nicholas Woo has particular expertise in dry shipping litigation. He is particularly adept at handling shipping matters concerning the Asian market.
Clarissa Dumolo of Birketts has experience advising on admiralty cases. Her shipping practice also spans insurance fraud matters.
Senior associate Sarah Holsgrove has ample experience working on contentious matters across charter party disputes, freight forwarders and logistics companies. She is also capable of handling arbitrations.
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