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What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull has a notable maritime law practice which has expertise in acting for ship owners, operators and P&I clubs on a variety of issues. The team is well placed to handle personal injury claims following accidents at sea, in addition to broader shipping and cargo claims. In addition, the firm is experienced in acting on vessel sale and purchase matters.

Work Highlights

  • Burness Paull acted for an international vessel operator in relation to the tipping of the vessel RV 'Petrel' at dry dock in Leith, Edinburgh.

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Andrew Forsyth
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Andrew Forsyth
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Andrew Forsyth is regularly called upon to advise clients on shipping and cargo claims. His clients include P&I clubs, insurers, vessel owners and harbour authorities.

A superb partner with a brilliant depth of knowledge and understanding of the industry, but his advice is always blended with pragmatism.

He is able to identify key issues in the claim and put this into a simple and efficient advice setting out the parameters and what the next steps are.

We have been impressed by his proactiveness in negotiating with the opponents and adopting a pragmatic and practical approach in finding a reasonable solution for all parties.

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Andrew Forsyth
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Andrew Forsyth
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