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Aerial view of a large cargo ship at sea, representing the breadth of maritime and Charterparty arbitration expertise

Expertise

Stacked intermodal shipping containers at port, representing cargo disputes, bills of lading, and Charterparty claims in arbitration
View from a cargo ship deck representing hire, off-hire, laytime, and demurrage disputes resolved through LMAA arbitration

28+

Years of experience

Professional Experience

Maritime Arbitration and Legal Background

Over my 28 years as a maritime solicitor, I have gained extensive experience in handling a wide range of Charterparty and other maritime disputes.

I have also assisted in drafting clauses for use in Charterparties, both in my previous role as an FD&D lawyer and as a former member of the BIMCO and UK Chamber of Shipping Documentary Committees.

My experience places me in an ideal position to construe the effect and true meaning of contractual provisions against the relevant factual background, and to determine disputes arising out of the same in a fair, independent, and impartial manner.

I have been appointed as arbitrator in disputes arising under the LMAA Terms, Intermediate Claims, and Small Claims Procedures.

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Hire/Off Hire/Payment of Freight

Laytime and Demurrage / Damages for Detention

Delivery / Redelivery

Termination of Charterparties and other contracts

Safe Ports

Performance Claims

Bottom Fouling

Hold Cleaning

Areas of Expertise

Specialist in Charterparty and Maritime Disputes

Maritime scene illustrating specialist arbitration expertise in war risks, piracy, employment orders, and off-spec bunker disputes

War Risks and Piracy

Employment Orders

Off-Spec Bunkers

Damage to Hull

Interaction between Charterparty Claims and Cargo Claims

Bills of Lading

MOA and Newbuilding Disputes

Hull and Machinery

Decarbonisation

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