Mr Simon Cartwright > Hesketh Henry > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile
Hesketh Henry Offices
HSBC Tower, Level 14
188 Quay Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand
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Mr Simon Cartwright
Work Department
| Transport (Rail, Road, Air and Sea) / Insurance |
Position
| Simon is a partner at Hesketh Henry and is a transport and trade law specialist. |
Career
| Simon leads our transport and trade team. He is qualified in New Zealand and England and holds practising certificates for both jurisdictions. He re-joined Hesketh Henry as a partner in 2017, after spending 6 years in London and 10 years in Dubai. He was previously a partner in the international law firm Holman Fenwick Willan, leading its shipping and commodities practice in the Middle East. He has particular expertise in maritime law. Simon is a member of the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and is a committe member of the NZ Middle East Business Counceil. |
Languages
English
Memberships
New Zealand Law Society
Education
| BA/LLB, University of Auckland |
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Transport (rail, road, air and sea)
(Leading partners)‘With extensive global expertise’, Hesketh Henry specialises in shipping and maritime law. In addition to its experience within New Zealand, the firm is qualified to advise on English law contracts within the maritime space. Commercial vessel owners and operators, shipyards, shipbrokers, port agents, and insurers instruct the firm, coming from across the world. The team is overseen by Auckland-based Simon Cartwright, who represents clients in international arbitrations relating to maritime law. Alan Sherlock, who has taken on a consultancy position at the firm as of January 2024, focuses on maritime insurance issues. Colin Hunter bolsters the firm’s maritime insurance expertise, with experience in cross-border claims.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners New Zealand > Transport (rail, road, air and sea)
- Transport (rail, road, air and sea) New Zealand