Transport: Logistics

Hill Dickinson has a prominent team that is adept at advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including logistics contracts, insurance claims and an array of logistics disputes. The team offers domestic and global clients the benefit of its substantial experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters. It is particularly strong in the marine industry, representing a number of key insurers and freight forwarders. The firm is also noted for its ability to assist with warehousing issues and matters related to salvage and general average.

"Hill Dickinson have complete understanding of the nature of the work in the transportation sector, which makes them the go-to choice for our work."

"I regard them as the lawyers that I would go to first as they are very easy to deal with."

"The team are very knowledgeable and flexible. They are always available and provide great advice."

Adrian Marsh is head of the cargo and logistics team at the firm and is regarded as a leading expert for claims in this sector. He specialises in shipping and marine insurance disputes, and regularly advises freight forwarders and insurers. Marsh has additional expertise in non-contentious matters in the logistics sphere. "He is very technical and really superb to work with."

Caroline Bridge is a legal director and employed barrister in the team. She specialises in contractual arrangements and disputes concerning cargo, and represents both logistics and insurance clients operating worldwide. "Caroline is brilliant."

Richard Allingham is a partner who advises both domestic and international clients across a range of road, rail and sea matters. He has a particular specialism in litigation concerning damage during the carriage of goods. "Richard is proactive and listens to what we require, advises accordingly and takes the commercial aspect into account." "Richard always makes himself available, demonstrating both flexibility and commercial awareness. The service provided is always excellent." "He provides prompt and concise communications, always."

Tom Turner is well regarded for his work on national and international cargo damage claims and related actions. He regularly acts for recovery agents and insurers. "Tom is technically very good and builds strong relationships with clients through quality advice."