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Wikborg Rein

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Recognised as a ‘go-to team in London for offshore and ship construction disputes’, Wikborg Rein has established experience across adjudications, arbitration and litigation. Rob Jardine-Brown leads the contentious offering and remains a key port of call for offshore energy disputes. Shawn Kirby is well-versed with the intricacies of cross-border arbitrations, while Chris Grieveson regularly handles a myriad of delay, insurance, and defect claims related to the shipping sector.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A go-to team in London for offshore and ship construction disputes. The firm has a nice atmosphere.’

  • ‘Chirs Grievson - shrewd and tough litigator - first rate.'

  • 'Fiona Rafla stands out.'
  • 'Jonathan Goldfarb is the king of offshore energy, especially LNG - unrivalled technical expertise and market knowledge.'
  • 'Rob Jardine-Brown - delightful, sensible, robust, with a long and broad experience of maritime disputes of every flavour.’

  • ‘Wikborg Rein has unique experience in complex offshore construction projects - with a depth of understanding of the difficult issues that arise and a roster of clients that speaks to their high reputation in the sector.’

  • ‘Rob Jardine-Brown is a superb partner. He has 30-years of hands-on experience of complex shipbuilding and offshore construction matters, which makes him a standout player in the sector. He is extremely easy to deal with but a ferocious fighter for his clients.'

  • 'I would highly recommend Leah Rutley for her attention to detail.’

Practice head

Rob Jardine-Brown

Other key lawyers

Shawn Kirby; Chris Grieveson; Renaud Barbier-Emery; Fiona Rafla; Jonathan Goldfarb; Leah Rutley