Clyde & Co‘s marine cargo casualty practice in Guildford is led by Jai Sharma who has extensive experience in the marine claims industry, handling cases both in the UK and overseas in jurisdictions such as Singapore, India and the Marshall Islands.
Shipping in South East
Clyde & Co
Lester Aldridge LLP
The specialist marine law team at Lester Aldridge LLP, LA Marine, is based on the south coast and is instructed by domestic and international clients on both transactional work and disputes. ‘Stand-out leader in the field‘ and contractual dispute specialist Linda Jacques is a key team member as well as practice head Russell Kelly, whose commercial shipping and leisure marine expertise sits alongside his superyacht sector knowledge. Commercial shipping expert Philippa Langton has also joined the team.
Practice head(s):
Russell Kelly
Other key lawyers:
Linda Jacques; Jennie Harris; Lucy Goff; Philippa Langton
Testimonials
‘Linda Jacques is a stand-out leader in the field.’
‘Very helpful, hugely knowledgeable in sector.’
‘I work with Lucy Goff. Her technical knowledge in the area of shipping is outstanding.’
Blake Morgan LLP
Blake Morgan LLP‘s marine team in Southampton is able to deal with a wide range of work in the specialist area of large yachts and superyachts. Practice head Louise Fuller specialises in the sale and purchase of large yachts and also handles disputes relating the operation of yachts. The group acts for owners, insurers and shipyards, handling a variety of commercial issues.
Practice head(s):
Louise Fuller
Thomson Snell & Passmore
Thomson Snell & Passmore's transport and logistics practice is led by James Cradick in the firm's Thames Gateway office and Joanne Wright in Tunbridge Wells, and is known for 'providing a quality service to rival City firms'. The team acts for a range of clients including freight forwarders, shipowners, ship managers, warehouse operators, advising on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with recent work highlights covering international disputes, commercial property and employment.
Practice head(s):
Joanne Wright; James Cradick
Other key lawyers:
Charlie Wood
Testimonials
‘Thomson Snell & Passmore has a tremendous understanding of international setting and practicalities of different shipping markets. It can only be achieved by many years of work with shipping business.’
‘Thomson Snell & Passmore is a regional firm charging regional rates, but providing a quality service to rival City firms.’
‘A superb firm that does top flight international shipping and other commercial work often against bigger, higher-charging London firms. Clients get a great service.’
‘Very professional and responsive.’
‘James Cradick from Thomson Snell & Passmore is extremely caring, but also very succinct lawyer which is very rare for lawyers. He is very effective.’
‘James Cradick is an experienced shipping lawyer who trained and practised in City firms and brings the expertise and knowledge he gained there to his current practice. He understands the commercial needs of his clients and runs his cases in a highly effective and professional manner.’
‘Charlie Wood is a bright, professional and reliable lawyer who is trusted by his partners.’
‘James Cradick and Charlie Wood are brilliant. Very good with clients, and strong on the facts, strategy, administration and legal aspects. Very supportive and friendly. First class in every way.’
‘James Cradick is ‘to the point’ and professional.’
Key clients
Colas Rail Limited
Colas Limited
Brakes a Sysco Company
Cook Trading Limited
Inca Invest SAC
Parcel ABC Limited
Parana Basin SRL
Photonic Universe Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Russian ship owners in ship repair dispute with a Polish ship yard pursuant to ICC arbitration rules.
- Representing Argentinian commodity traders in contractual dispute with UK buyers.
- Acting for a renewable energy business in dispute with leading warehouse and freightforwarder.
Verisona Law
Based in Waterlooville, Verisona Law is ‘a boutique practice with specialist expertise in marine law and riparian, mooring and water related rights.’ Clients value Tim Reynolds as ‘a global, and well-respected expert in marine matters,’ who heads up the team. The cross-departmental team also utilises the firm’s experts in insolvency and restructuring mandates, employment issues and litigation proceedings.
Practice head(s):
Tim Reynolds
Testimonials
‘This is a niche and esoteric area of the law and few can claim to be specialists in the sector. Tim Reynolds combines deep experience with a deep knowledge and understanding of the law.’
‘Tim is very good on marine contracts and is very thorough.’
‘The team have been knowledgeable, quick to respond and helpful.’
‘Tim was exceptionally helpful with my marine specialist issue. Quick to respond, professional and clearly knowledgeable. Great marine knowledge. Tim Reynolds was very helpful and had a vast knowledge of the marine industry.’
‘Tim Reynolds has represented clients in significant and often difficult cases over many years with exceptional results.’
‘Tim Reynolds is a global, and well-respected expert in marine matters.’