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Our marine lawyers are based in over 25 locations across five continents, delivering comprehensive, commercially focused legal advice in all time zones.

Our history of over 80 years' experience in the marine industry, making us one of the oldest international maritime law firms in the world, enables us to keep our focus forward, helping our clients respond to fundamental legal changes in an increasingly challenging geopolitical and regulatory landscape.

We help our clients grow, diversify, and adapt no matter what the project or location, proudly representing anyone engaged in marine transportation and projects around the world.

We work closely with our insurance, trade and energy teams to provide market-leading, cross-sector support to those who rely on, support and facilitate marine transportation.

Chambers Review

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Shipping - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co has an established shipping practice with strong capabilities covering wet and dry shipping matters. The firm acts for a range of clients, including cargo owners, ship owners and operators, P&I clubs, port authorities, ship builders and insurers. It has a strong international presence and cross-border skills.

Work Highlights

  • Clyde & Co represented several marine insurers in the grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Culhane
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Simon Culhane
3
Band 3

Simon Culhane of Clyde & Co is recognised for his expertise in Asia. He has experience working on significant insurance mandates, frequently acting on high-profile cargo claims.

He is very knowledgeable about marine cargo recovery. He is well-versed in the insurance market in Japan. His response is very quick and thoughtful.

Jai Sharma
4
Jai Sharma
4
Band 4
Jai Sharma is well regarded for his casualty work. He acts on behalf of both insurers and owners.

All claims assigned to Jai have been handled with the highest professionalism and expertise, without compromising on quality. He always assists clients to find the best outcome.

Jai is prompt and efficient.

He always provides realistic solutions in wet shipping cases.

Gemma Pearce
6
Gemma Pearce
6
Band 6

Gemma Pearce of Clyde & Co has well-rounded experience in marine insurance, international trade and the cruise sector. She is experienced in bills of lading, supply and carriage of goods by sea, and charter party disputes.

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Will Trustram
U
Up and Coming

Will Trustram is an up-and-coming partner with a varied contentious and non-contentious practice. He advises prominent shipping clients and is experienced in arbitration within the shipping sector.

He has a reassuring presence, while his approach is a combination of legal sophistication and commercial know-how. He responds promptly, is proactive, and has the client's best interests at heart.

Will is always on top of his game, with an excellent grasp of the heart of the case.

Will is very business-oriented and capable of explaining complex matters of English law simply. He is a proactive lawyer trying to anticipate the arguments that the other party may raise. 

Ranked Lawyers at
Clyde & Co LLP

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Shipping

Simon Culhane
3
Simon Culhane
3
Band 3
Jai Sharma
4
Jai Sharma
4
Band 4
Gemma Pearce
6
Gemma Pearce
6
Band 6
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Will Trustram
U
Up and Coming

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