Nicholas Barber
UK Guide 2025
Band 5 : Shipping
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Provided by Nicholas Barber
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An experienced lawyer with a marine background, Nick heads the casualty response group. Nick uses his expert knowledge to advise clients on admiralty and contractual disputes. He represents and advises a number of clients including hull and machinery underwriters, P&I clubs and owners.
Nick specialises in disputes arising from casualties and has extensive experience of handling the “front end” investigation, both from the office and on site. In particular, Nick handles claims following collisions, explosions and fires, groundings, salvage and general average, coverage advice and charterparty disputes.
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Nicholas Barber is head of the casualty response group at the firm. He is noted for his experience in casualty matters, and he frequently advises owners, insurers and P&I clubs. Barber also offers expertise in contractual disputes.
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"There's no one else I would want for casualty work."
"He is very affable and pleasant to work with. He fights hard for his clients."
"Nicholas is extremely good at challenging shipping causalities."
"There's no one else I would want for casualty work."
"He is very affable and pleasant to work with. He fights hard for his clients."
"Nicholas is extremely good at challenging shipping causalities."
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