Lisa Hillary > Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
125 WOOD STREET
LONDON
EC2V 7AW
England
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Work Department

Commercial dispute resolution, International trade, Shipping

Position

Lisa is a partner in the London commercial dispute resolution group and a member of the marine, trade and energy division. She has extensive experience in commercial, marine, and commodity trade related litigation, including insurance/re-insurance (marine and non-marine), international trade and shipping disputes arising under COAs, multi-party vessel sharing agreements, charterparties, bills of lading, and ship sale/purchase and repair contracts.

Frequently involved in high-profile, multi-jurisdictional shipping, trade, and marine and non-marine insurance litigation, Lisa has recently represented clients in high-value multi-jurisdictional claims before the High Court concerning maritime casualty, war, and political risk. She is also active in the commodity and energy sectors, advising most recently on a significant contamination claim.

With a broad range of clients, Lisa acts for banks, insurers, traders, P&I clubs, shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests, in connection with court, mediation, and English and international arbitration proceedings before the ICC, LCIA, LMAA, GAFTA and FOSFA.

Lisa sits on the European committee and chairs the membership committee of the International Energy Credit Association (IECA).

Career

She qualified as a solicitor at Thomas Cooper LLP in 1999 before becoming a partner in 2014.

Memberships

International Energy Credit Association (IECA)

Lawyer Rankings

London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has a notable strong suit in marine and aviation insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team has recently advised on Russian aviation claims and continues to advise on the full spectrum of marine cases for marine insurers, including marine hull and war claims, and claims related to yachts and superyachts. It also has expertise in advising travel insurers on travel insurance policies. Mark Lee co-leads the practice and advises both policyholders and insurers on travel insurance, while fellow co-head Louise High is key to aviation disputes. Lisa Hillary is the go-to for marine and aviation matters, while Sarah Allan handles claims related to yacht incidents.

London > Transport > Aviation

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPpunches well above its weight‘ in its aviation work, which includes acting for insurers and reinsurers in defending coverage claims, while also assisting airlines with a variety of commercial challenges. Described as ‘absolutely first rate, practice head and employed barrister Louise High acts for insurers and reinsurers in coverage matters, working closely with Lisa Hillary.