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Watson Farley & Williams is adept at handling a range of shipping matters, including charter parties, ship sale and purchase, and management agreements. The team has particular capabilities in ship loan and mortgage enforcements and in contentious insolvency issues. The firm's clients benefit from its considerable international presence. It also handles matters relating to containers, terminals, ports, yachts and cruises.
Work Highlights
- Watson Farley & Williams acted for Taylor Maritime Group and Temeraire Holdingon the approximate USD13.5 million sale of Taylor Maritime Management and Tamar Ship Management to a subsidiary of Grindrod Shipping Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have thorough knowledge of important issues and the confidence to separate the wheat from the chaff to help close deals."
"They are very experienced and great at tactics and detail."
"They are timely, knowledgeable, creative and driven to find solutions."
"They have thorough knowledge of important issues and the confidence to separate the wheat from the chaff to help close deals."
"They are very experienced and great at tactics and detail."
"They are timely, knowledgeable, creative and driven to find solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Mike Phillips advises ship owners and operators on a broad range of disputes. His expertise includes cargo claims and unpaid hire disputes, among other matters.
"He is a sophisticated litigator with vast experience."
"He is able to almost instantly and very thoroughly analyse the most complex of issues, distil them down to their key substance, and then provide the most creative of legal solutions."
"He is very responsive and always available."
Charles Buss regularly acts for ship owners, charterers and contractors in relation to commercial disputes and transactional matters. These include construction contracts, ship sale and purchase contracts, as well as cargo and marine insurance disputes.
"Charles is very knowledgeable, thorough, and tells it like it is."
Daniel Saunders elicits praise from clients and market observers alike for his involvement in sophisticated work. He showcases particular expertise in undertaking shipping transactions across different jurisdictions.
"Dan is quick to understand the dynamics of the transaction, identifies the key issues and assists his clients to meet their desired outcomes."
"Daniel is incredibly commercial, responsive, and diligent. He is a pleasure to work with."
"He is highly responsive and business-oriented. You can trust his advice to be commercial, and he always aims to provide the best solution for the client's business."
Robert Platt is noted in the market for his expertise in shipbuilding matters. He regularly advises on a range of shipping contract and dispute resolution matters. Platt counts ship owners and shipyards among his clients.
"Robert is an excellent attorney in his field of shipbuilding contracts."