Stephenson Harwood’s shipping team is frequently instructed on marine insurance, casualty response, decarbonisation initiatives, energy transition matters, and charterparty disputes. Dora Mace-Kokota leads the group, bringing expertise in ship finance enforcement, LNG projects, and FPSO-related issues. Alex Davis is noted for his work on salvage, collisions, and wreck removal, while Kirsty MacHardy and Sean Gibbons focus on shipbuilding, advising on commercial disputes and contract negotiations.
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Practice head
Dora Mace-Kokota
Other key lawyers
Alex Davis; Kirsty MacHardy; Sean Gibbons