Shipping - Australia
What the Team is Known For
HWL Ebsworth has a long-established legal practice handling the full range of trade and maritime issues. The firm is recognised for its reputation in the NSW marine insurance market. Its shipping team is capable of working on all wet and dry issues and backed by the resources of a national full-service firm. The team is also noted for the representation of P&I clubs and its expertise in cargo claims and maritime pollution matters. HWL Ebsworth draws on a team of internationally experienced experts in shipping law.
Notable Practitioners
Joe Hurley is practice head and a leading maritime lawyer in Sydney. He acts across the full range of issues in the practice area, including both wet and dry matters as well as both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Danella Wilmshurst in Sydney is noted in the market for the strength of her cargo claims practice, and she has further experience in bill of lading and charter party disputes. She acts for ship operators and insurers as well as natural energy and cruise industry clients.
Jesper Martens is a special counsel in Sydney. He acts for leading industry players on a wide range of shipping matters, notably including charter party, bill of lading and ship arrest-related disputes.
Nic van der Reyden is based in Sydney and focuses principally on contentious matters, acting for ship owners, charterers, logistics companies and insurers across an exhaustive array of both wet and dry issues. Experienced both as a litigator and as an arbitration counsel, he is particularly familiar with issues concerning offshore supply vessels and FPSOs. "Nic is a brilliant lawyer with excellent business acumen." "Nic is an excellent lawyer, with an in-depth knowledge of the law and an eye to getting great outcomes for his clients."
