Shipping: Dispute Resolution

Clyde & Co leverages the twin strengths of its top-tier insurance and commercial disputes teams with regard to a significant caseload of multimillion-dollar shipping cases. It frequently acts for ship owners and P&I clubs, and its team is well versed in handling litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to such issues as charter disputes and collisions as well as on-board injuries and fatalities.

"Clyde & Co has a very strong disputes practice, especially in the marine and offshore energy sector."

"The service provided by Clyde & Co is outstanding. They are prompt, with excellent follow-up."

"The firm's knack for handling complex matters is commendable, as is the way they always provide prompt and appropriate action."

Clyde & Co represented Al Buhaira National Insurance in a coverage dispute in the DIFC Courts relating to a lost vessel which was subsequently located in Iran, but is unrecoverable.

Leonard Soudagar was made partner at Clyde & Co in May 2023. He represents insurers and shipping companies in a wide range of contentious matters including collisions, charter party disputes, ship arrests and other commercial and contractual matters. "Leonard Soudagar is outstanding. He listens, asks the right questions and focuses on achieving results." "Strategically, Leonard Soudagar is unparalleled and he is also really user-friendly, responsive and commercial in his approach."