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Burness Paull

Shipping

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Burness Paull

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Shipping - Scotland

Band 2

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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • We can rely on Burness Paull for their industry knowledge and their wide range of clients within this sector to give us effective and accurate advice which we can pass on to our valued members.

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  • They have excellent technical knowledge combined with a deep understanding of the industry and the need for pragmatism.

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  • I have full confidence in their ability to handle complex matters. There were many complicated matters arising out of my case, which were handled extremely well.

    Shipping respondentUK

  • I have been fully supported by both senior and junior members of the team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Forsyth
    Andrew Forsyth

    Andrew Forsyth

    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.

      Shipping respondentUK

    • 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.

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    • 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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