With dispute resolution at the heart of its practice, Waterson Hicks‘ portfolio of work spans dry shipping, admiralty, marine insurance disputes, commodities, as well as ship sales and purchases. The team is headed by litigation expert John Hicks, who is well supported by Edward Bayliss, a key contact for charterparty and bunker quality disputes, while also frequently advising on consumption claims and interlocutory applications.
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Work highlights
Acted for the successful defendant in Part 7 proceedings, including a 6-day High Court trial concerning the construction of a bareboat charter in the context of the OFAC Iranian and Venezuelan sanctions regime.
Acted for the successful appellant challenging an arbitration Award in Commercial Court proceedings concerning a shipbuilding contract dispute.
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Practice head
John Hicks
Other key lawyers
Edward Bayliss