Praised for its ‘genuine shipping pedigree’, Stephenson Harwood’s capabilities cover the entirety of shipping issues, ranging from casualties and bunker disputes to offshore construction and shipbuilding. The practice is also active across marine insurance and FPSO matters, and draws on shipping experience within other teams, such as intellectual property and corporate, when necessary. Dora Mace-Kokota leads the team and is noted for her expertise in maritime finance and ship sale and purchases. Alex Davis specialises in marine insurance, acting for a host of blue-chip clients in coverage matters relating to shipyard liability, cargo, and war risks, amongst others. Offshore and shipbuilding matters are frequently handled by Sean Gibbons and Max Lemanski, while Kirsty MacHardy focuses on maritime disputes.
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‘Very capable full-service, mid-size firm. Sensible on fees, very user friendly with a genuine shipping pedigree.’
‘Max Lemanski is first rate. Knowledgeable, commercial, sensible and very easy to work with.’
‘Stephenson Harwood have a very broad commercial shipping and offshore practice and the right experience to handle complex disputes. They are known for their first class legal analysis and precision when it comes to advising their clients. ’
‘Max Lemanski is very clear in his advice and very user friendly. He grasps the technical issues quickly and is able to translate those into clear and concise advice. He is very approachable and a pleasure to deal with.’
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Practice head
Dora Mace-Kokota
Other key lawyers
Sean Gibbons; Max Lemanski; Kirsty MacHardy; Stuart Beadnall; Nick Barber; Cristan Evans; Alex Davis