Shipping

Campbell Johnston Clark is a boutique shipping firm with expertise in wet and dry matters, including contracts of affreightment and marine casualties. The firm is particularly active in charter party disputes. The team has a strong roster of clients featuring international P&I clubs, ship owners and banks.

"The firm is very experienced in handling sophisticated matters. The experience at individual and firm levels is excellent."

"They have strength and depth across the team to address complex claims."

"The team has broad experience and is able to leverage a worldwide network to deal with sophisticated matters. It is excellent for general shipping and government contracting of shipping assets."

Campbell Johnston Clark represented RTI Limited in an appeal being heard in the Supreme Court in MUR Shipping BV v RTI Limited.

Alistair Johnston primarily focuses on marine insurance matters, especially those pertaining to casualties. He also has experience in charter party and bills of lading disputes, as well as shipbuilding. "Alistair is a very commercial and pragmatic lawyer who has vast experience." "He offers exemplary service, knowledge and the ability to navigate through challenging issues." "He has deep knowledge of shipping and insurance, with a practical approach on how that knowledge, combined with experience, is applied to specific matters for best solutions."

Maria Borg Barthet maintains a broad shipping practice that spans both wet and dry litigation. She regularly advises on insurance and casualty matters. "Maria is an excellent lawyer. She provides top service to her clients." "Maria has a passion for her work and knows her clients' business well." "Maria offers exemplary service, knowledge and the ability to navigate through challenging issues." "Maria is a delight to work with. She is utterly determined but realistic. In difficult cases, she sees things from new perspectives and creates ingenious legal solutions."