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Shipping - South Africa

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Primarily operating out of Durban, Cox Yeats houses a notable group of shipping lawyers with a long history in the maritime space. The team is recognised for its expertise in cargo interests and various wet work, including casualty response and salvages. Other areas of focus for the department include charter party disputes, ship sales and commercial agreements, as well as policy drafting. The firm is further recognised for the strength of its maritime insurance practice, both cargo and hull. The group acts for shipyards, recovery agents and charterers.

Work Highlights

  • Cox Yeats advised METISS on protective measures due to severe damage to its subsea telecommunications cables.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Clark
2
Andrew Clark
2
Band 2
Andrew Clark has a longstanding presence in South Africa's shipping industry, particularly in maritime insurance. He represents clients in contentious mandates relating to issues such as arrests and marine insurance claims from Durban.

Andrew Clark provides high-quality service consistently, with advice that is both sophisticated and commercially focused.

He demonstrates a strong awareness of the practical realities of marine insurance and delivers pragmatic solutions in a responsive and client-focused manner.

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Andrew Clark
2
Andrew Clark
2
Band 2