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Jackson Parton Solicitors
6TH FLOOR
5 LLOYD'S AVENUE
LONDON
EC3N 3AE
England

Dispute resolution > Commodities disputes Tier 3

Jackson Parton Solicitors is 'a small boutique firm with great dedication', focusing on all issues arising out of shipping industry, which includes high-value and complex disputes in arbitration under LMAA, LCIA, ICC rules, as well as High Court and Appellate Court proceedings involving commodities. Managing partner Andrew Patrinos, the 'very supportive' Nicholas Parton and the 'smart, clear and pleasant to deal with' Alexander Askew are the principal partners in the practice. 'They know international trade in agricultural products inside out', remarks one client. Jonathan Clyne is highly regarded for shipping matters and also plays a complementary role in commodities disputes.

Practice head(s):

Andrew Patrinos; Nicholas Parton; Alex Askew

Other key lawyers:

Jonathan Clyne; Nick Parton; William Jackson

Testimonials

‘Small and always ready to go team. Fast and efficient replies.’

‘Alex Askew is the one to recommend. Smart, clear and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Jackson Parton always performs to a high level. The main strength is in its business-oriented decisions. They are quite responsive to our needs and wishes. We have had experience of work with other law firms, but Jackson Parton is always the best for us due to their deep expertise and knowledge.’

‘I worked with two partners: Andrew Patrinos and Alex Askew. While working with them you feel their profound experience in this sphere, it becomes obvious that they know international trade in agricultural products inside out, have clear understanding of the legal mechanisms that can be used in resolution of international disputes. They are very professional and advised us not only on how to solve the problems we already have, but how to eliminate them in future. We appreciate their profound knowledge of legal peculiarities in different countries. They are very reliable and experienced solicitors, who are always ready to help with our issues.’

‘Alex Askew – very hands on, offering succinct and excellent advice. Very good technical advice and extremely good value.’

‘Small boutique firm with great dedication. Very quick turnaround of questions. Clear and honest advice on the strength of a case.’

‘Alex Askew has a in-depth knowledge of our business, offers precise and clear advice (including an honest assessment of the strength of a case). Quick turnaround of questions. Creative in finding solutions.’

Transport > Shipping Tier 5

Dry and wet shipping work are both areas of expertise for Jackson Parton Solicitors, where the firm is regularly engaged by owners, charterers and insurers to advise on maritime matters. Commodity disputes, anti-suit injunctions and superyachts are part of the firm’s proven expertise under the leadership of a trio consisting of Andrew Patrinos, Nicholas Parton and Alex Askew. The advisory portfolio of William Jackson comprises matters such as collisions, unsafe port claims, and charterparty mandates.

Practice head(s):

Andrew Patrinos; Nicholas Parton; Alex Askew

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Jackson Parton leaves a very good impression of its work and attitude to clients. I appreciate their manner to do their best to provide an exclusive service. It is very easy to work with them, as they have an extremely good understanding of international law and shipping.’

‘I worked with partners Alex Askew and Andrew Patrinos, very professional and dedicated solicitors. They have exclusive and deep expertise of international law and a truly client-oriented approach. It is very easy to find a common language with them and I can trust their advice, their expertise is beyond any doubt.’

‘Alex Askew and Nick Parton – very high grade technical understanding. Extremely user friendly.’

‘All the members of the team are extremely competent to deal with any difficult or challenging situation. They are very direct, which is what we like the most.’

‘Nick Parton (partner) is a very unique person, extremely intelligent and out-of-the-box thinker. He has won most of the arbitrations he conducted on our behalf.’

Jackson Parton is a specialist marine law practice, founded in 1992 by six solicitors, all former partners with leading City marine law practices. The firm’s success is as much due to its lively and commercial approach as to its commitment to excellence of product at reasonable cost. Great importance is attached to providing a quality personal service, ensuring clients’ needs are met as and when they arise. Working as a team, the partners draw on each other’s experience in different fields. The firm adheres to the principles of excellence of product, speed of response and sensible fees.

The firm: The firm handles wet and dry marine (including superyachts), commodity and trade, insurance and related litigation and non-contentious work, advising on a variety of sale and purchase, charterparty and complex asset finance transactions.

The firm’s client base includes UK public limited companies, Commodity Traders, Lloyd’s, P&I and FD&D clubs and substantial shipping and insurance companies worldwide. Excellent relationships are maintained with many law practices around the world.

Being multicultural and multilingual the firm is able to understand the needs of clients and mindset of opponents from all corners of the world. Languages spoken include:  Arabic, French, and basic German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Department Name Email Telephone
Anti-suit injunctions: Cargo Claims: Charter Disputes & Bills of Lading: Commercial Contract Drafting & Advice: Commercial Fraud: Commodity Disputes: General Average: General Commercial Litigation: International Sale of Goods: P&I and Marine Insurance: Personal Injury and Death Claims: Road Haulage/CMR: Sale and Purchase: Shipbuilding Contracts and Repairs: Unseaworthiness and Unsafe Berth Disputes Andrew Patrinos (Managing Partner)
Cargo Claims: Charter Disputes & Bills of Lading: Commercial Contract Drafting & Advice: Commercial Fraud: Commodity Disputes: Fixed and Floating Objects: General Average: General Commercial Litigation: Grounding/Collision/Salvage Cases: International Sale of Goods: Management Agreements: P&I and Marine Insurance: Personal Injury and Death Claims: Pollution: Port Operations: Road Haulage/CMR: Sale and Purchase: Salvage, Towage & Wreck Removal: Shipbuilding Contracts and Repairs: Superyachts: Unseaworthiness and Unsafe Berth Disputes Alexander Askew
Cargo Claims: Charter Disputes & Bills of Lading: Commercial Contract Drafting & Advice: Commercial Fraud: Fixed and Floating Objects: General Average: General Commercial Litigation: Grounding/Collision/Salvage Cases: International Sale of Goods: Management Agreements: Mortgage Enforcement: P & I and Marine Insurance: Personal Injury and Death Claims: Pollution: Port Operations: Road Haulage/CMR: Salvage, Towage and Wreck Removal: Shipbuilding Contracts and Repairs: Superyachts: Unseaworthiness and Unsafe Berth Disputes Jonathan Clyne
Anti-suit injunctions: Cargo Claims: Charter Disputes & Bills of Lading: Commercial Contract Drafting & Advice: Commodity Disputes: Fixed and Floating Objects: General Average: General Commercial Litigation: Grounding/Collision/Salvage Cases: International Sale of Goods: Management Agreements: P&I and Marine Insurance: Personal Injury and Death Claims: Pollution: Port Operations: Road Haulage/CMR: Salvage, Towage & Wreck Removal: Shipbuilding Contracts & Repairs: Superyachts: Unseaworthiness and Unsafe Berth Disputes Nils Dahl-Nielsen
Anti-suit injunctions: Cargo Claims: Charter Disputes & Bills of Lading: Commercial Contract Drafting & Advice: Commercial Fraud: Commodity Disputes: Fixed and Floating Objects: General Average: General Commercial Litigation: Grounding/Collision/Salvage Cases: International Sale of Goods: Management Agreements: P&I and Marine Insurance: Personal Injury and Death Claims: Pollution: Port Operations: Road Haulage/CMR: Sale and Purchase: Salvage, Towage & Wreck Removal: Shipbuilding Contracts and Repairs: Superyachts: Unseaworthiness and Unsafe Berth Disputes Nicholas Parton
Cargo Claims: Charter disputes and Bills of lading: General Commercial Litigation: Grounding/collision/salvage cases: P&I and marine insurance: Shipbuilding contracts and repairs: Unseaworthines and unsafe berth disputes David Hughes (Consultant)
Banking & Finance: Establishment and Management of Business Corporations, including Offshore Jeff Morgan (Consultant)
Cargo Claims: Charter Disputes and Bills of Lading: P & I and marine insurance: Unseaworthiness and unsafe berth disputes Ahmad Tabalo (Consultant)
Photo Name Position Profile
Alexander Askew photo Alexander Askew Alex is a partner specialising in shipping and international trade litigation, including…
Monty Birley photo Monty Birley Trainee Solicitor.  International Trade & Marine Law
Jonathan Clyne photo Jonathan Clyne Partner of Jackson Parton specialising in shipping litigation and dispute resolution with…
Nils Dahl-Nielsen photo Nils Dahl-Nielsen Nils is a Partner of Jackson Parton with extensive experience in all…
David Hughes - Consultant photo David Hughes - Consultant Formerly a Solicitor, now a Consultant specialising in marine insurance, conflict of…
William Jackson photo William Jackson Solicitor specialising in shipping and international trade litigation, including arbitration and alternative…
Nicholas Parton photo Nicholas Parton Partner specialising in extensive hull, cargo and charterparty work on behalf of…
Andrew Patrinos photo Andrew Patrinos A partner specialising in marine law, commodity disputes and the international sale of…
Hermance Schaerlig photo Hermance Schaerlig Trainee solicitor – assisting the team in all matters.
Ahmad Tabalo - Consultant photo Ahmad Tabalo - Consultant Ahmad Tabalo is a solicitor specialising in international shipping arbitration, focussing on…
Number of UK partners : 5
Number of other UK fee-earners : 6
Arabic
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish