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Shipping Law Barristers

Shipping law is an international discipline governed by domestic statute, international convention, and commercial practice. Our barristers advise on charterparty disputes, cargo claims, collision liability, and other maritime matters in the Commercial Court and in arbitration.

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Regulated by the Bar Standards Board
Nationwide coverage, England & Wales
About this area
About Shipping Law

We can assist with Marine non-contentious involving BIMCO & LOGIC contracts and contentious involving Collisions, Cargo disputes, Charterparties, Arrest/Detention, Harbour dues, War/Pirates/Sanction issues, Crew/Passenger Personal Injuries

Scope of work
What we handle
Charterparty Disputes
Advice and litigation on voyage and time charterparty disputes, including off-hire, demurrage, freight, and repudiation claims.
Cargo Claims
Claims for loss of or damage to cargo carried by sea, including under bills of lading and charterparties governed by the Hague-Visby Rules.
Collision & Salvage
Collision liability disputes and salvage claims, including apportionment of liability and the assessment of salvage awards.
Bills of Lading
Advice and litigation on the terms and effect of bills of lading, including title to sue, incorporation of terms, and delivery disputes.
Ship Arrest
Applications to arrest ships in rem proceedings as security for maritime claims under the Senior Courts Act 1981.
Maritime Arbitration
Representation in London maritime arbitration under LMAA terms and other institutional rules, acting for shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests.
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