Shipping
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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+44 (0)20 7119 1551Chambers Review
Preston Turnbull is a respected boutique firm active across the gamut of shipping matters. The firm's expertise spans charter party disputes, cargo claims, casualty matters, contract disputes and ship finance. It is experienced in acting for clients in arbitrations and High Court proceedings. The team represents a broad range of clients including ship owners, banks, charterers and P&I clubs.
Work Highlights
- Preston Turnbull is acting for Privinvestin two High Court claims with trials listed for February 2025.The claims concern the interpretation of parent guarantees related to the construction of two superyachts.
Strengths
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"The firm has a strong team of lawyers who are able to handle cases of various complexities."
"Preston Turnbull has a very broad team of specialists who are prepared to answer the non-standard questions. The responsiveness is on a very high level."
"With their range of expertise and experience, I strongly agree that Preston Turnbull is fully capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is flexible, quick to respond and always helpful. Their comments and advice have always been very detailed, structured and in a language understandable to non-legal people."
"The firm has a strong team of lawyers who are able to handle cases of various complexities."
"Preston Turnbull has a very broad team of specialists who are prepared to answer the non-standard questions. The responsiveness is on a very high level."
"With their range of expertise and experience, I strongly agree that Preston Turnbull is fully capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is flexible, quick to respond and always helpful. Their comments and advice have always been very detailed, structured and in a language understandable to non-legal people."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Preston primarily focuses his shipping practice on charter party and bills of lading disputes, including arbitration. He advises a varied roster of clients which include ship owners and cargo interests and their insurers.
"Andrew understands all the cultural, commercial and legal aspects of dispute resolution in the different areas of the modern complicated world."
Edward Mills-Webb is particularly experienced in charter party and bills of lading matters, and he is frequently called upon to act for P&I clubs.
Elizabeth Turnbull is experienced in advising insurers on contractual matters in shipping. She is particularly adept at handling cross-border matters and is a native Spanish speaker.
"Elizabeth is available at any time for support and advice, sharing her excellent knowledge of shipping law with us."
"Elizabeth Turnbull is a standout. She has great experience and a great offering."
Fanos Theophani focuses his practice across all aspects of dry shipping. He advises clients such as P&I clubs, ship owners and builders.
"I have a high opinion of him. He's commercially savvy. He is a very strong lawyer and he really understands clients and their needs."
"He is a fierce litigator with a perceptive eye for detail and strategy."
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