Winter & Co Solicitors LLP is a boutique practice dedicated to maritime disputes, with particular strength in cases involving bills of lading, memoranda of agreement, and admiralty issues. The team operates on an international scale and also advises on compliance with FuelEU Maritime regulations. Founder Glenn Winter, an experienced arbitration specialist, leads the firm alongside co-founder Ken Scott, whose expertise in admiralty matters is widely recognised. Paul Griffiths is noted for his work across both ‘dry’ and ’damp’ shipping cases, frequently involving complex commodity-linked disputes, while Joanna Steele is a go-to contact for marine insurance coverage and policy matters.
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Key clients
- Assuranceforeningen Skuld
- MS Amlin Marine N.V.
- Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
- Spliethoff Bevrachtingskantoor B.V.
- BigLift Shipping B.V.
- Golar LNG NoPacnav S.A.
Work highlights
Representing Salvors in respect of the Salvage of the “Portland Bay” under a Lloyd’s OpenForm after the vessel experienced engine failure during fierce storm conditions.
Advising Skuld on the legal consequences of fees introduced by the USTR on vessels calling at US ports and preparing draft clauses for use in charterparties.
Advising numerous Owners and Charterers on obligations relating to Red Sea transits in light of Houthi attacks.
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Practice head
Glenn Winter
Other key lawyers
Ken Scott; Paul Griffiths; Joanna Steele