With a strong focus on cargo loss and damage disputes and marine insurance coverage issues, Hill Dickinson LLP’s team of transport experts routinely handles complex claims following collisions and other transport-related incidents across road, rail, sea and air. The group predominantly acts for insurers, logistics operators, freight forwarders, haulage companies and other transport-sector businesses. Heading up the group is Adrian Marsh, who draws on deep experience at the intersection of the marine, logistics and international trade sectors, showcasing stellar expertise in litigation and arbitration domestically and internationally. Caroline Bridge and Edward Locke are other key members of the group. Richard Allingham departed in May 2026.
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Testimonials
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- His calm and approachable nature makes him a pleasure to work with, and his guidance, experience, and knowledge are invaluable. The integrity and diligence shown have made Adrian my first choice partner when seeking legal guidance.
- Hill Dickinson is efficient, reliable, friendly, timely, and a pleasure to work with. The whole team has a vast depth of knowledge across the broad spectrum of the Marine Industry. The strength of the team is far superior to any other legal firm within the market, and the level of service is excellent. The industry training seminars that are offered by the firm make them stand out from their competitors.
- Elizabeth Elliot has assisted on more than one occasion at very short notice and worked within tight deadlines, giving practical and helpful advice.
- They are very knowledgeable and quick in an emergency. They have very good industry contacts and an excellent network of foreign lawyers.
- Tom Turner, Adrian Marsh, Elizabeth Elliot, and Edwin Chan all have a great amount of experience. They know how to negotiate a commercial settlement at the best level, have a commercial attitude, and are very personal to deal with.
- The team is very commercial and adopts a 'know-how' approach, which saves unnecessary legal costs. They are extremely experienced in the cargo and logistics arena.
Key clients
- RSA
- WE Cox Claims Group
- Pequod
- CNA Hardy
- AXA XL
- Aviva
- TT Club
- NMU (Specialty) Ltd
- DSV
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Zurich Insurance
- Kuehne + Nagel
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Caroline Bridge
Practice head
Adrian Marsh
Other key lawyers
Caroline Bridge; Edward Locke