Clyde & Co LLP

Clyde & Co LLP’s marine and shipping practice routinely advises on complex matters, including vessel arrests under South African admiralty law, charter party and cargo disputes, P&I matters, and casualty response. Notably, it has acted for insurers and shipowners in hull and machinery claims, cross-border litigation, and trading issues. Practice head Arthur James is a veteran in marine litigation, offshore operations, and arbitration, while Nicholaas Smuts  focuses on vessel arrests, cargo claims, and insurer advice. The team also includes Luyanda Nucube and Bastian Pöhler. Nick Veldman departed in April 2025.