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Hill Dickinson LLP

Shipping

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Hill Dickinson LLP

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From dealing with everyday contracts to major incident emergency responses, our shipping and offshore specialists can help. With one of the largest maritime practices in the field, you can expect clear, commercial advice from experts you trust and who know the problems you face internationally.

We work across the whole of the maritime and offshore industries, advising ship owners, charterers, shipyards, P&I clubs, port and terminal operators, underwriters and traders, oil majors, commodity houses, insurers and reinsurers, offshore contractors and owners of FPSOs, platforms, rigs and other offshore craft and installations.

Specialist areas of expertise include:

  • Casualty
  • Bills of lading
  • Cargo and logistics
  • Charterparties
  • Ports
  • Shipyard and construction
  • Passenger Shipping
  • Personal Injury

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Shipping - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson has specialist advisers who are able to manage a wide range of shipping issues. The firm is capable of handling wet and dry work, including salvage, casualties and the full range of trading disputes. It is highly regarded for its expertise in the superyachts area. The department acts for a variety of clients including owners, operators and P&I insurers, as well as cruise companies, financial institutions and trading companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Hill Dickinson represented the bareboat charters, their guarantors and sub-charterers within the Moby Group in an expedited arbitration and subsequent High Court proceedings in relation to disputes arising from two bareboat charters and the contractual termination.

Strengths

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  • They have expert sector knowledge.

    Shipping respondentUK
  • Hill Dickinson are able to provide effective advice with a certain degree of depth and to handle rather complex cases.

    Shipping respondentUK
  • Our unique personal relationship with the team enhances our cooperation and their performance.

    Shipping respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David Pitlarge
    Band 2David Pitlarge

    David Pitlarge

    David Pitlarge is a well-known shipping practitioner who is noted for his expertise in the Italian market. He advises on dry shipping and admiralty matters, often representing ship owners.
  • Band 4Martin Hall
    Band 4Martin Hall

    Martin Hall

    Martin Hall is recognised for his expertise in maritime law. He is noted for his knowledge of the Greek market and for his impressive track record of acting for underwriters.
    • Martin is an effective operator.

      Shipping respondentUK
  • Band 4Stephen Mackin
    Band 4Stephen Mackin

    Stephen Mackin

    Stephen Mackin is particularly proficient in matters pertaining to the carriage of oil, gas and LNG. He regularly acts for ship owners, cargo owners and insurers.

    • Stephen is able to quickly grasp the issues involved from both the legal and operational aspects and provide first-hand expertise in dealing with a variety of issues.

      Shipping respondentUK
  • Band 5Mark Johnson
    Band 5Mark Johnson

    Mark Johnson

    Mark Johnson offers expertise across a wide breadth of shipping issues such as sale and purchase, shipbuilding and FPSO platforms. He frequently acts for clients on large-value deals across multiple jurisdictions.

    • Mark is an exceptional lawyer who provides great advice and a quick turnaround time.

      Shipping respondentUK
  • Band 6Beth Bradley
    Band 6Beth Bradley

    Beth Bradley

    Beth Bradley has a notable dispute resolution practice within the shipping sector. She often advises ship owners, ship builders and P&I clubs.

    • As a lawyer with various experience, she never misses any issue or point and we value her dedication to the shipping industry.

      Shipping respondentUK
    • Beth is brilliant - she is so impressive, tenacious and very sensible.

      Shipping respondentUK
  • Band 6Ian Teare
    Band 6Ian Teare

    Ian Teare

    Experienced attorney Ian Teare garners recognition and expertly handles complex wet litigation matters. He has particular expertise advising on claims in the Greek market.

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