Hesketh Henry maintains a focused transport practice, with a particular strength in maritime and shipping law. The team advises on both disputes and transactional matters across the sector. The practice also acts on matters involving vessel arrests, collisions, and marine casualty claims. Simon Cartwright leads with specialist expertise in both contentious and non-contentious trade and transport law. Cartwright is dual-qualified in New Zealand and England and Wales. Colin Hunter also contributes notable experience in maritime law.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are excellent and provide detailed recommendations to our questions. Excellent collaboration and understanding of our business.'
- 'Simon Cartwright is always available when we need his advice on an urgent matter, and provides detailed explanations to our questions. Clara Kwon has been working with Simon recently and is learning our business and industry quickly.'
- 'The knowledge of our partner is probably market leading and brings us comfort in our litigation matters.'
- 'Simon Cartwright, Clara Kwon, and Colin Hunter have excellent rapport and are very knowledgeable and results-oriented.'
- 'Great local knowledge and access to a range of advice.'
- 'Unparalleled knowledge of all aspects of shipping, from the 'dry' contract side, to the 'wet' casualty side.'
Work highlights
Advised ADM on a claim under the New Zealand Fair Trading Act to recover sums owed following default on a charterparty and guarantee.
Advised Zespri on coverage issues under marine cargo and product contamination policies following a mouse infestation in a cargo of kiwifruit shipped to Belgium.
Advised Maritime New Zealand on its tripartite arrangement for an Emergency Response Vessel located in the Cook Strait.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Colin Hunter
Practice head
Simon Cartwright
Other key lawyers
Clara Kwon; Colin Hunter