About

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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.

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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 acted for five Singaporean co-insurers of a bulk cargo of coal following the grounding of the 'Vitahorizon'.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Simon is highly specialised and always provides excellent service.

Simon is a brilliant lawyer. He is supremely knowledgeable, experienced and calm.

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

Jai always thinks of the interests of clients and is very resourceful.

Will Trustram
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Will Trustram
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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.

Will is very sharp and fully engaged, with strong legal and commercial awareness.

Will has shown an incredible level of sophistication, situational awareness, and consideration for personal impact as well as each individual's level of knowledge.

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Simon Culhane
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Simon Culhane
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Band 2
Jai Sharma
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Jai Sharma
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Band 4
Will Trustram
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Will Trustram
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Up and Coming

Members

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