Hill Dickinson LLP, Shipping | Chambers UK Profile

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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

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.

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Work Highlights

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

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

Shipping respondent
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They have expert sector knowledge.

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

Shipping respondent
UK

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

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Notable Practitioners

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David Pitlarge

Band 2

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.

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Martin Hall

Band 4

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.

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Stephen Mackin

Band 4

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.

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Mark Johnson

Band 5

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.

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Beth Bradley

Band 6

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.

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

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Ian Teare

Band 6

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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