Shipping - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Colin Biggers & Paisley boasts specialist marine insurance law experts in Australia, who act on cargo, hull and liability claims, and in recovery actions against carriers. Its shipping team is also active on port infrastructure matters and on maritime personal injury cases. The team attracts an array of leading domestic and international insurers as well as owners, importers and exporters. Colin Biggers & Paisley also acts on transactional matters, including ship sale, purchase, charter and operational contracts. Its practice extends to advising shipping lines on industrial relations and employment arrangements for crew, as well as port asset acquisitions.
Strengths
"The team of Colin Biggers & Paisley is highly professional and exceptionally knowledgeable providing expert guidance in complex legal matters."
"CBP is skilled at handling complex legal disputes and also has a wider network of contacts should additional expertise be required."
Work Highlights
Colin Biggers & Paisley acted, on behalf of Dan Bunkering, a global bunker supplier, to liaise closely with the Admiralty Marshal to deal with a range of issues from the arrest of the livestock carrier vessel 'Yangtze Fortune,' including obtaining court orders for vessel movements to avoid heavy weather, berthing for bunkers and provisions, urgent repairs to the vessel and other matters.
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Hetherington in Sydney is highly respected for his impressive track record in the industry. He remains a busy and active contributor to thought leadership in the space. He also continues to contribute insights from his wealth of experience in dry shipping mandates with members of his team.
Andrew Tulloch is a partner in Melbourne and has a particularly deep knowledge of marine insurance issues, including litigation matters. He also advises on a variety of trade and transport issues.
Stephen Thompson is based in Sydney and focuses closely on transactional, regulatory and other issues in the shipping, port and supply chain spheres. He is also noted for his work assisting clients with contentious shipping issues. "Stephen is an expert in his field and a trusted advisor."
