With a particularly active shipping practice, Mills Oakley has a longstanding reputation for its marine insurer representation and transactional practice. The team’s varied case load includes advising on contract negotiations, biodiversity matters and litigation, including charterparty disputes and damaged cargo. Spearheading the practice in Sydney, Frazer Hunt is a key contact for marine insurers and is a specialist in commercial litigation. Maurice Lynch is lauded for his strong knowledge of contracts of carriage and charter agreements, while Andrew Crean is recommended for his expertise in advising inshore and offshore clients on contractual matters.
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- 'A leading marine practice in Australia - both on coverage and recovery.'
- 'Frazer Hunt and Maurice Lynch are outstanding. Quality advice, promptly and expertly delivered - always.'
Key clients
- Chubb Insurance Australia Limited
- AXA XL
Work highlights
Representing the property insurers (Chubb Insurance Australia Limited) of Pusan Newport Co. Ltd in respect of damage to five quay cranes and a berth at the Port of Busan, Korea during an allision with the vessel MV “Milano Bridge” on 6 April 2020.
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Practice head
Frazer Hunt
Other key lawyers
Maurice Lynch; Andrew Crean; Henry Holland; Kasia Czarnota