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Floyd Zadkovich

Shipping

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Floyd Zadkovich

Rankings

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Shipping - UK-wide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Floyd Zadkovich boasts a strong and well-respected team of shipping practitioners who have expertise in handling both contentious and non-contentious work. The team advises clients from the shipping, trade and energy sectors on complex disputes. Moreover, the team is well placed to review and draft complex contracts and framework agreements.

Strengths

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  • Their advice is succinct, commercial and actionable, and all members of the team we’ve worked with are knowledgeable, reliable and work hard to meet deadlines.

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  • They have deep sector knowledge, combined with pragmatism and commercial awareness.

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  • They are completely on top of the law and practice of shipping, and deliver an excellent result for the client for great value.

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  • They handle labyrinthine legal issues with both speed and precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Calum Cheyne
    Band 5Calum Cheyne

    Calum Cheyne

    Calum Cheyne focuses on shipping law and international trade disputes. He represents ship owners, charterers and traders in arbitration and litigation, particularly in matters involving charter parties, bills of lading and cargo claims.

    • I am scared to recommend him so highly because I don't want him to get snapped up.

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    • Calum gives clear advice and is willing to suggest commercial solutions to complex problems, is willing to think unconventionally if required and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Calum is always very quick to understand our needs and problems.

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  • Band 6Damon Thompson
    Band 6Damon Thompson

    Damon Thompson

    Damon Thompson is a highly regarded LNG specialist frequently sought by traders and shippers to act on a wide array of matters both contentious and non-contentious.

    • Damon is commercial, considered and leads his team effectively to produce strong and effective advice.

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    • Damon is a go-to lawyer for LNG advice and disputes.

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