Marine casualty and admiralty

“They have good people and a tremendous brand” Chambers Asia Pacific 2011

“Exceptional service and standards of legal work” Chambers Europe 2010

Owners, operators and hull, liability and cargo insurers seek the expertise of our global marine casualty and admiralty team in handling maritime casualties and the claims and investigations that follow. The team, which includes qualified mariners, operates across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific (including Australia), Canada and South Africa and is an integral part of our pre-eminent global shipping practice. Members of the team have OPITO certificates, allowing them to travel safely to rigs and offshore installations to conduct interviews and investigations.

We are familiar with the risks of operating ships and in particular, the environmental risks of oil and other types of pollution. We advise on risk management, emergency response plans and take part in routine drills. Our expertise covers total or partial loss through collision, explosion or fire, grounding or stranding, salvage/towage/wreck removal, pollution, environmental damage, loss of life and personal injury, damage to rigs, offshore structures and terminals, arrest of ships/exercising liens and regulatory matters or investigations by national authorities.

Renowned for our expertise in the passenger and cruise ship market sector, our experience of marine crisis management also extends to ferries, containerships, tankers and dry cargo ships, where we have been lead advisers in numerous casualties. In the offshore energy sector, we have long experience of casualties and investigations, as well as disaster management and response.

Marine casualty emergency response

We offer you

• a specialist team cross-jurisdictional team, including qualified mariners
• experience of complex global marine casualty and admiralty disputes
• extensive knowledge of regulatory regimes around the world