Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP

Representing a stellar roster of international P&I clubs, leading US insurers, harbor ferry operators and shipowners, Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP enjoys a strong reputation in a wide range of maritime matters, most notably maritime casualties and personal injury claims. This expertise is bolstered by a number of attorneys in the team having served in the US Navy and attending U.S. merchant marine academies. From the New York-based practice, managing partner Wayne Meehan represents P&I clubs in major casualties; litigation and arbitration specialist Peter Gutowski handles charter party disputes and cargo loss; and Don Murnane harnesses unique expertise in the chemical product tanker disputes. William Pallas has extensive experience in marine casualties and personal injury matters, notably representing Maersk Inc following the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. John Karpousis represents clients in high profile cases before federal and state courts, whilst Daniel Fitzgerald handle major marine casualties. Thomas Canevari and Justin Nastro have specialised expertise in asbestosis and marine personal injury cases. Other notable practitioners include Michael Tucker, Eric Matheson, Tanner Honea, Yaakov Adler, Ryan Byrnes and Michael Dehart. Michael Fernandez and Will Yost departed the firm in January 2025.