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Kennedys’ transport and logistics team recognise that forwarders are asked to provide an increasing number of roles within the supply chain industry and we work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and assist in managing their risks, including production, warehousing and freight distribution. We cover all aspects of the carriage of goods by road, sea, rail and air, both domestic and global and act for transport and logistics organisations and cargo owners and insurers across the world.

Lead by Chris Chatfield, we advise on risk transfer issues and the implications of the international conventions. We handle subrogated recoveries for cargo insurers and we advise operators and their liability insurers on risk management issues and injury as well as non-injury claims. For the supply chain industry, we advise on issues arising from containerised and multimodal transportation and have considerable experience in project cargo.

Kennedys have particular expertise in areas of the supply chain that are vulnerable to theft, temperature abuse and access by clandestine entrants. We advise the supply chain industry and their insurers on fear of loss claims. We regularly advise the warehousing industry and their insurers dealing with floods, fires and other catastrophes. We can assist in claims and risk management for issues including cross docking, wrongful release, temperature-controlled products and stock loss.

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What the Team is Known For

Kennedys has excellent capabilities in contentious and non-contentious logistics matters, and has particular expertise in cargo claims and freight liability. It is frequently sought out by insurance companies and their clients to assist with contract drafting and contentious matters. The team has notable expertise in supply chain risk management, particularly with regard to high-value and project-related cargo. In addition, the firm is regularly involved in litigation in both domestic and international courts, as well as in ICC arbitrations.

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Christopher Chatfield
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Christopher Chatfield
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Christopher Chatfield advises freight forwarders and insurers on contractual disputes and carriage of goods by road, rail, air and sea. He is widely regarded as an expert in logistics sector claims and has enviable experience handling matters involving international arbitration.

He has a wealth of experience, is commercially aware, and is able to deliver clear and pragmatic advice.

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Christopher Chatfield
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