Shipping: Litigation (International Firms) - China
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Howse Williams has a notable shipping disputes team which acts in a variety of high-profile wet and dry cases. The firm is regularly mandated by P&I clubs, terminals, ship owners and charterers on collisions, wreck removal and pollution claims as well as sanction issues, charter party disputes and personal injury matters. The team is frequently instructed on litigation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. Clients also seek its expertise in advising on limitation of liability issues.
Strengths
The team is highly experienced, making it a trusted partner.
Notable practitioners
Chris Howse is a founding partner of Howse Williams and is noted for his many years of experience in the sector. He offers clients a wealth of expertise in a wide range of disputes relating to sanctions, collisions and shipments.
Chris is a very experienced and savvy maritime lawyer.
He is available all the time and very approachable. He has a very deep understanding and experience of all aspects of the shipping industry.
David Coogans is a seasoned practitioner who advises on an array of wet and dry shipping mandates. He is regularly mandated by clients to assist with collision, sanction and pollution claims, as well as charter party and insurance disputes.
David is our go-to person for day-to-day complex issues.
He is a very experienced and capable maritime lawyer.
William Leung handles various contentious mandates and is particularly skilled in matters concerning bills of lading and logistics, as well as cargo claims.
