Stephenson Harwood is regularly involved in casualty and charterparty disputes, as well as non-contentious matters spanning transactional work and shipbuilding matters. The team, led by Alex Davis, also handles issues involving charterparties, shipbuilding work, casualty matters, and marine insurance. Particular expertise within the group also exists in relation to FPSO disputes and offshore construction work; the latter is a central component of Max Lemanski‘s practice. Shipbuilding and contentious offshore matters constitute key areas of experience for Sean Gibbons, while litigator Kirsty MacHardy is praised for her ’strong legal advice’ and ‘keen awareness of the commercial issues.’
Testimonials
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- 'A large law firm, with a strong and talented shipping law team. '
- 'The firm is definitely the first port of call for any shipowner, charterer or commodity trader who has found themselves in a legal storm.'
- 'Kirsty MacHardy is a very capable and experienced shipping lawyer. Kirsty has an intimate knowledge and understanding of the commercial workings of a charterparty and the way it interacts with the law.'
- 'Stephenson Harwood are one of the best law firms in the maritime sector.'
- 'Very experienced team that has been crucial in urgent situations.'
- 'Kirsty MacHardy - Very sharp, quick to grasp all the issues and provide strong legal advice within any required timeframe, yet tempered with a keen awareness of the commercial issues.'
- 'The marine team have an excellent knowledge of the sector and the experience to help us in finding solutions to complex cases. The depth of experience exceeds that in peers.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Davis