Shipping
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
020 7457 3000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Penningtons Manches Cooper acted for Scotline on the collision of Scot Carrier with Karin Høj in December 2021, leading to court claims and investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have performed extremely well and have a strong team."
"They bring in out-of-the-box thinking to the table. It is a combination of experience and agility. The team is well balanced and ably supported by the juniors, as well."
"Penningtons are experts at handling complex matters in such a way that their client is at ease and is able to rely upon them to see matters through from the inception to the conclusion of a claim."
"The firm has a versatile team who provide excellent service and attention to detail."
"Its partners are proactive, always responsive and deliver a high-quality service.They are fully aware of all of the issues in the sector and have a huge amount of experience."
"They have performed extremely well and have a strong team."
"They bring in out-of-the-box thinking to the table. It is a combination of experience and agility. The team is well balanced and ably supported by the juniors, as well."
"Penningtons are experts at handling complex matters in such a way that their client is at ease and is able to rely upon them to see matters through from the inception to the conclusion of a claim."
"The firm has a versatile team who provide excellent service and attention to detail."
"Its partners are proactive, always responsive and deliver a high-quality service.They are fully aware of all of the issues in the sector and have a huge amount of experience."
Notable Practitioners
Darryl Kennard of Penningtons Manches Cooper 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.
"He is a very client-focused individual."
"Darryl is an excellent lawyer with the ability to handle very complicated matters and the ability to communicate the issues in a very clear and understandable manner."
"He has vast shipping experience and knowledge. He has deep knowledge of the markets, macro-economy and applicable regulations."
Paul Crane of Penningtons Manches Cooper has an impressive dry shipping practice. He is equipped to undertake sophisticated P&I matters and demonstrates particular ability acting for clients on containerised cargo claims.
"He is superb at technical and scientific matters involving complex chemistry and engineering, such as ship breakdowns. He is a master of details but also sees the bigger picture."
Akshay Misra of Penningtons Manches Cooper is noted for his experience in shipping-related arbitration and insurance matters.
"Akshay Misra is well versed with shipping disputes and is commercial. He is very prompt in his responses."
"He provides excellent support in resolving high-value and complex matters."
"He is an excellent lawyer and is very personable. He is a real asset to the team. He is always available to advise, 24/7."
Ranked Lawyers at
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
UK-wide