Shipping - Australia
What the team is known for
Cocks Macnish is widely commended for its coverage of the West Australian shipping market, including both contentious and transactional matters, and the representation of P&I clubs. The firm offers extensive Federal Court litigation experience and specialised expertise concerning the seaborne carriage of livestock. The team has noteworthy expertise in the issues affecting the establishment and operation of offshore oil and gas fields. Its key clients include P&I clubs, maritime transport companies, ship owners and charterers.
Notable practitioners
Timothy Cocks is a highly experienced shipping practitioner who enjoys a strong reputation in the Western Australian market, particularly for P&I claims. As well as P&I clubs, he is experienced in representing hull underwriters and shipbuilders, advising on both commercial and contentious issues. "He's got a high profile in Western Australia."
