Maritime

We started advising Japanese shipping firms over fifty years and have developed a skilled ship finance and international trade who are team able to service your shipping needs, whether they are oil traders, shipyards or UHNWI superyacht owners.

We also have innovative funding options available through our bespoke FeeSolve to finance the resolution of disputes.

Our international arbitration team is regularly instructed on LMAA and LCIA shipping disputes and have a global network of correspondent shipping firms able to assist you in the relevant jurisdiction.

Whether the issue at hand relates to sanctions, crisis management, collision, slow steaming, dispute resolution, shipbuilding or shipyard contracts and their breach - clients can rely on dedicated service and effective and astute counsel when each moment is critical.

With offices located within the main global maritime centres and additional regional legal cover to support our clients' needs across geographical and time zones, we offer round-the-clock service internationally. We know the challenges that clients face and the concerns these raise – rising fuel and insurance costs, environmental factors, piracy, kidnap and ransom. Our diverse range of skills and experience equip us to offer analysis and legal advice from multiple perspectives.

From ship owners, builders, operators and charterers, to banks, governments and insurers – we service a range of clients within the maritime industry, tailoring our deep industry and market knowledge to each unique scenario.

Whatever the type of vessel – yacht, standard ship, tanker, bulk carrier, containership, heavy lifting or dredging vessel, or the specialist need – whether charter party dispute, offshore wind, oil and gas, pollution or casualty response; we have extensive expertise and the technical know-how to see clients through.