Kirsty MacHardy
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Up and Coming : Shipping
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Kirsty is an experienced litigator specialising in a wide range of shipping and off-shore matters, acting for shipbuilders, major owners, charterers, construction and EPC contractors and insurers. She has significant experience in handling large-scale litigation in the High Court, including successfully taking cases to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and international arbitration.
Kirsty advises on all aspects of shipping disputes including disputes arising under shipbuilding contracts, MoAs, charterparties, bills of lading, shipping investments and joint ventures. Kirsty also particular expertise in matters relating to LNG.
On non-contentious shipping matters, Kirsty frequently advises clients on drafting and negotiating shipbuilding and off-shore construction contracts, charterparties, CoAs, pooling agreements and advises on clauses relating to EU ETS, CII and EEXI. Kirsty also has very significant expertise on advising on sanctions.
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Kirsty MacHardy is head of transportation and trade at Stephenson Harwood. She counts shipbuilders, owners and charterers among her clients. She is equipped to advise on non-contentious shipping matters as well as shipping disputes.
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"Kirsty is sharp and has a good sense of the client's needs."
"Kirsty MacHardy has a great manner with clients. She is very capable and gets fantastic results for her clients."
"Kirsty is sharp and has a good sense of the client's needs."
"Kirsty MacHardy has a great manner with clients. She is very capable and gets fantastic results for her clients."
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