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Reed Smith LLP’s shipping team is highly regarded for its broad maritime expertise, advising insurers, shipowners, and commodity traders across multiple jurisdictions. Richard Hakes leads the practice, supported by dispute resolution specialists Alex Andrews and Charles Weller, while Richard Gunn focuses on casualty and admiralty matters. Alexander Sandiforth advises on bulk commodity transport as well as shipbuilding and offshore projects. Thor Maalouf provides guidance on charterparties and electronic bills of lading. Andrew Taylor brings extensive experience in sale and purchase transactions and casualty management.
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- ‘They offer both UK and US legal expertise under one roof, which is especially valuable for matters involving both jurisdictions. Their shipping and sanctions teams are particularly strong and stand out compared to equivalent departments at other firms.’
- ‘They are a strong team who are always up to speed with developments in the shipping industry. They provide full-service expertise across both wet and dry shipping law.’