Showcasing stellar experience in high-stakes marine disputes, Hill Dickinson LLP advises on the full range of matters concerning casualties, including collisions, fires, groundings and wreck removals, dry shipping disputes, from charterparty and bill of lading to shipbuilding cases, in addition to ship management and commodity mandates. Practice leader Andrew Lee is commended for his ‘vast experience’ in marine-related incidents and disputes arising from casualties and contractual breaches, while Shanna Ghose spearheads the transactional and ship sale and purchase practice, with additional experience in charterparty disputes and cargo claims. Matthew Dow is noted for his expertise in container ship casualties, arbitration cases and wreck removal mandates, and Gerald Yee’s workload includes admiralty enforcement cases, cargo claims, oil and gas disputes for oil majors, marine insurance and P&I matters. Ian Maclean left the firm in March 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Proactive in their approach and continuous interaction with clients.’
‘Excellent team for casualty work in Asia.’
‘Matthew Dow is part of the new generation of casualty lawyers and is becoming a go-to choice in the region for wreck removal contracts. Friendly, professional and bright, he is a pleasure to work with and feels like part of the team.'
- 'Andrew Lee has vast experience which always comes in handy in emergencies.’
‘Excellent skills and application.’
Key clients
- The UK P&I Club/Thomas Miller
- Swiss Singapore
- Skuld
- Ocean Network Express
- Hapag Lloyd AG
- West of England P&I
- Pacific Towing
- Gard
- Shipowners P&I
- Reliance Retail Limited
Work highlights
Acting for CMA-CGM, the charterers and vessel providers into a Joint Service Agreement with a consortium of major container ship lines of M/V “NORTHERN JUVENILE” which experienced a major cargo fire off the coast of Malaysia.
Acting for coal traders in respect of a USD200m shipping and supply dispute with a power station operator.
Advising and assisting M3 Marine in relation to alleged intellectual property theft by a competitor.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrew Lee
Other key lawyers
Shanna Ghose; Gerald Yee; Matthew Dow; Iain Kennedy