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Shipping - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Campbell Johnston Clark is a boutique shipping firm with expertise in wet and dry matters, including contracts of affreightment and marine casualties. The firm is particularly active in charter party disputes. The team has a strong roster of clients featuring international P&I clubs, ship owners and banks.
Strengths
The firm provided clear, concise communication and advice along with pragmatic solution finding.
They are particularly responsive, and their service levels are very good.
Campbell Johnston Clark are vibrant and think out of the box. They are pragmatic and very commercial as well as fair.
The firm has strength in the depth of the team so that they can provide expertise in all areas of the claim and excellent industry knowledge.
Work Highlights
Campbell Johnston Clark acted on behalf of TPT Forests and successfully challenged the English High Court's jurisdiction for various misdelivery claims brought against the client.
Notable practitioners
Alistair Johnston primarily focuses on marine insurance matters, especially those pertaining to casualties. He also has experience in charter party and bill of lading disputes, as well as shipbuilding.
He is the complete package for maritime disasters.
Alistair is responsive and delivers insightful advice. There is always a clear road map.
Alistair has an excellent network and knowledge, and is very pragmatic.
Maria Borg Barthet maintains a broad shipping practice that spans both wet and dry litigation. She regularly advises on insurance and casualty matters.
Maria is an outstanding original thinker. There is no one better for unusual and tough cases.
Maria is tenacious, approachable and clever.
Maria is a joy to work with. She has an excellent ability to cut through complex issues and get to the heart of the matter.
Maria works hard to reach the best solution and she is there to service her clients any time of the day.