Clyde & Co has a substantial global practice with renowned capabilities in contentious and transactional shipping matters. Noted for its particularly strong teams in France, Australia and the UAE, with further capabilities across Europe, the Americas and Asia. The law firm offers:

• Experience representing a broad client base including ship owners, government entities, P&I clubs and offshore energy groups, as well as banks and marine insurers.

• Considerable strength in a range of areas, advising clients on both wet and dry shipping issues. Regularly mandated by P&I clubs on high-profile collision claims.

"Clyde & Co is a go-to firm for dry shipping matters."

John Woods is experienced in many aspects of shipping litigation, including casualty matters. He sits in the firm's New York office. "He is a very good lawyer."

Ernest van Buuren has strong experience of Australian shipping matters. He handles a range of contentious matters.

Ik Wei Chong heads the Asia shipping practice. He works with clients on multi-jurisdictional shipping litigation, including arbitrations.