Ranking tables

Shipping | Asia-Pacific

Australia

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. HFW
2

Band 2

  1. Clyde & Co 10 Years Ranked
  2. Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich 10 Years Ranked
  3. Mills Oakley
    Mills Oakley 10 Years Ranked
  4. Cocks Macnish
  5. Colin Biggers & Paisley
  6. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  7. Thynne + Macartney
3

Band 3

  1. Hall & Wilcox
    Hall & Wilcox 2 Years Ranked
  2. Sparke Helmore
  3. Squire Patton Boggs
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Stuart HetheringtonColin Biggers & Paisley
2

Band 2

  1. Geoff Farnsworth
    Geoff Farnsworth Holding Redlich12 Years Ranked
  2. Maurice Lynch
    Maurice Lynch Mills Oakley11 Years Ranked
  3. Andrew TullochColin Biggers & Paisley
  4. Maurice ThompsonHFW
  5. Michael FisherThynne + Macartney
  6. Michelle TaylorSparke Helmore
  7. Stephen ThompsonHFW
  8. Timothy CocksCocks Macnish
3

Band 3

  1. Chris Sacré
    Chris Sacré Hall & Wilcox5 Years Ranked
  2. Nathan Cecil
    Nathan Cecil Holding Redlich8 Years Ranked
  3. Pat Saraceni
    Pat Saraceni Clifford Chance7 Years Ranked
  4. Danella WilmshurstHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  5. Hazel BrasingtonAshurst
  6. Hazel BrewerSquire Patton Boggs
  7. Ian MaitlandWallmans Lawyers
  8. Jesper MartensHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  9. Jonathan WyattKennedys
  10. Matthew HockadayThynne + Macartney
  11. Naraya LamartWotton Kearney
  12. Nic van der ReydenHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  13. Simon ShaddickHFW
  14. Stephen ThompsonColin Biggers & Paisley
U

Up and Coming

  1. Ashwin Nair Nair Legal2 Years Ranked
  2. Peter CraneyKennedys

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. HFW
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Clyde & Co
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Clyde & Co serves a variety of international clients across numerous shipping and related marine sectors in Australia, including the cruise industry, commodities transportation, and offshore oil and gas. The shipping team can boast notable expertise advising on international sales and ocean carriage of goods contracts, and is also active in the marine insurance space representing a number of P&I clubs and offshore risk insurers. The firm is prominent in the litigation of substantial shipping disputes, including class actions and criminal investigations, partnering where appropriate with litigation funding companies. Its integration with the global Clyde & Co network ensures a seamless service in multi-jurisdictional claims.
  2. Holding Redlich
    2
    Holding Redlich
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Holding Redlich provides a full legal service in respect of maritime and transport matters in Australia, with notable expertise in charter party work, ship arrests and commodities issues, as well as the representation of insurers and insureds. The firm advises international shipping companies and port owners and operators on regulatory and transactional matters, including the acquisition of services and expansion of infrastructure. The team is also experienced advising on international maritime arbitration matters.
  3. Mills Oakley
    2
    Mills Oakley
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mills Oakley represents leading players in the marine and general insurance spheres in the Australian market, including international insurers and claims agencies, as well as freight forwarders and logistics service providers. The law firm has further capabilities in acting on investigations and class actions. The team is also noted for assisting with maritime disputes, including vessel ownership and construction issues.
  4. Cocks Macnish
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  6. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Thynne + Macartney
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Hall & Wilcox
    3
    Hall & Wilcox
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Hall & Wilcox is a highly respected firm for shipping matters in Australia. The team has an extensive knowledge of marine insurance in relation to a wide range of matters such as cargo claims, hull damage and personal injury, among many others. It is also well-versed in carriage of goods, ship arrest and salvage matters. Members of the team have experience acting in litigation and arbitration.
  2. Sparke Helmore
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Squire Patton Boggs
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3