Shipping

Sparke Helmore has a solid maritime and transport practice which is highly sought after by clients including ship owners, charterers, importers and exporters and logistics companies. The team offers expertise in a wide variety of matters such as shipping casualties, admiralty litigation, carriage by sea and marine insurance. The firm also has impressive knowledge of environmental issues.

"Sparke Helmore provides opinion and insights in terms that are easy to understand, so we can convey them to our business partners."

Sparke Helmore advised the Government of Sri Lanka on admiralty law, liability and strategic issues, as well as compiling evidence for the substantive proceedings in the SICC related to the 'X-Press Pearl' incident.

Michelle Taylor is based in Brisbane and focusses primarily on the litigation of shipping-related disputes, being particularly well-known for her experience in the maritime casualty sphere. "Her influence in the Australian market continues to grow, as does her expertise and experience."