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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Shipping - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Penningtons Manches Cooper works with clients on wet and dry shipping matters. It has acknowledged abilities in contract disputes, maritime casualties and marine insurance matters. Other areas of expertise include pollution and marine personal injury matters. The department has a notable global presence buttressed by its offices in Europe, Singapore, São Paulo and San Francisco. In addition, the firm offers expertise in yachts.
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Work Highlights

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  • Penningtons Manches Cooper acted for NorthStandard and Anglo Shipping after a fire broke out on board a cargo ship carrying coal.

Strengths

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  • The team are reliable and get work done without constant supervision.

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  • They are good to work with and understand the market within which the ship owners operate.

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  • Penningtons has brilliant and hard-working lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Darryl Kennard
    Darryl Kennard

    Darryl Kennard

    Darryl Kennard is known for his expertise in handling wet and dry shipping matters. He often advises on collision and salvage matters, and also has experience in charter party and bills of lading claims.

    • Darryl understands our industry and our company, and is able to rapidly understand and analyse the issues.

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  • Paul Crane
    Paul Crane

    Paul Crane

    Paul Crane has an impressive dry shipping practice. He is equipped to undertake sophisticated P&I matters and demonstrates particular ability acting for clients in containerised cargo claims.

    • He provides an excellent service for shipbuilding.

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  • Akshay Misra
    Akshay Misra

    Akshay Misra

    Akshay Misra is noted for his experience in shipping-related arbitration and insurance matters.

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