Shipping & Commodities

Steven Berry KC is a renowned barrister with a leading dry shipping practice. He is recognised for his significant expertise in charter party, marine insurance and bill of lading disputes.

"Steven is extremely experienced. He is a safe pair of hands and is extremely good on his feet."

Christopher Smith KC is a commercial silk with a reputable wet and dry shipping practice. He has expertise in shipbuilding, collisions, towage, charter party and bill of lading disputes. His knowledge also extends to safe port and berth matters.

"Christopher is a pleasure to work with. He is diplomatic and can deal with difficult and knotty issues as they arise."

David Walsh acts in a range of dry shipping cases and is recommended for his advocacy in court and arbitrations. His practice includes charter parties, demurrage disputes and marine insurance matters.

"David is a strong barrister for marine insurance. He has a broad practice, he is very easy to deal with, he is robust and he has a nice manner about him."

"David gives crystal-clear advice, is very easy to engage with and is someone who effortlessly and easily gets to the heart of the case."

"David is a fantastic barrister."

Philippa Hopkins KC is an impressive barrister with a wide commercial dispute resolution practice that has a particular focus on shipping matters. She regularly acts as an advocate in court as well as in arbitration forums. Her practice includes marine insurance, dry shipping, shipbuilding and commodities cases.

"Philippa is extremely knowledgeable and knows shipping law inside out."

"Philippa has deep marine insurance expertise. She is measured, level-headed, and her written work is phenomenally good. Philippa is respectful and listens, as well as communicating very clearly."

"Philippa Hopkins is incredibly thorough and experienced."

Adam Board is a senior junior working across the full shipping and commodities spectrum. He is frequently instructed as a sole lead and has experience acting at all levels of court including the Commercial Court and Supreme Court.

"Adam is a tremendous lawyer."

"Adam is extremely clever, capable and a pleasure to work with."

"Adam is a brilliant junior who is liked by clients."

Claire Blanchard KC is a highly regarded practitioner with experience in a range of shipping and international trade matters. She acts as an advocate and also accepts appointments as an arbitrator.

"Claire is superb. She is rigorous and impressive."

Graham Dunning KC is a well-regarded silk known for his distinguished advocacy. He has extensive experience across a broad spectrum of shipping and commodities matters including charter party and bill of lading disputes. He is often called upon to act as an advocate or an arbitrator in maritime arbitrations.

"Graham is very careful, good on the law and deals with the opposition very well. He's a very strong advocate."

"Graham is very thorough and thoughtful. He listens, changes and adapts and is prepared for advocacy at all times."

"Graham is a fantastic KC."

Nigel Eaton KC is a knowledgeable and technically capable silk with a broad-based shipping and commodities practice. He tackles charter party, contract of affreightment and shipbuilding actions, as well as disputes relating to the full range of hard and soft commodities. His workload includes both litigated cases and arbitrations.

"Nigel is utterly dependable, thorough, precise and an enormous pleasure to work with."

Jeffrey Gruder KC is a well-known barrister with a broad commercial law practice. He has been involved in numerous high-profile shipping disputes, including both international and London-based arbitrations.

"Jeffrey is an experienced practitioner."

Jeremy Brier KC is a noteworthy barrister with considerable ability across wet and dry shipping matters including shipbuilding and marine insurance disputes. He has experience of jurisdiction and fraud issues, and is sought out by top solicitors.

"Jeremy is very sensible, pragmatic and has a very persuasive written style. He is also a strong advocate."

Bibek Mukherjee has an impressive shipping practice which sees him acting in both wet and dry shipping cases. Mukherjee's clients include buyers and charterers, and he is very experienced in cases including shipping dispositions and charter disputes, among numerous others. He is well versed in arbitration proceedings.

"Bibek is incredibly able and unflappable."

"Bibek is very highly regarded."