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Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
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+61 2 8289 5800Chambers Review
Mills Oakley represents leading players in the marine and general insurance spheres in the Australian market, including international insurers and claims agencies, such as AIG Insurance, AXA XL and Zurich Australia, as well as freight forwarders and logistics service providers. The firm has further capabilities in acting on investigations and class actions. The team is also noted for assisting with maritime disputes, including vessel ownership and construction issues.
Work Highlights
- Mills Oakley acted for the Port Authority of New South Wales in a matter involving three abandoned vessels in the Port of Yamba, advising on a strategy for vessel removal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly engaged and responsive. One of the major reasons we rely on them extensively is their commercial awareness."
"We value Mills Oakley as best-in-field marine insurance lawyers, with strong practical, legal and commercial experience across the range of marine cargo, hull and machinery and marine liability matters."
"They are highly engaged and responsive. One of the major reasons we rely on them extensively is their commercial awareness."
"We value Mills Oakley as best-in-field marine insurance lawyers, with strong practical, legal and commercial experience across the range of marine cargo, hull and machinery and marine liability matters."
Notable Practitioners
Frazer Hunt is a partner in Sydney and offers experience in the representation of most Australia-based marine insurers and of many from Europe and the UK.
"Frazer is one of the best in the marine industry in the APAC region; I'd recommend him highly."
"Frazer is now at the top of his marine and transport insurance legal game."
Maurice Lynch is a special counsel in Sydney with expertise in contentious shipping mandates, including cargo claims, vessel arrests and investigations.
"Maurice is able to provide best-in-class marine and transport legal solutions."
"We really enjoy working with Maurice. He is prompt and intelligent, and understands the way to get to the best result for his clients."