Shipping
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
Contact number
(0131) 777 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons has a respected practice with skill in areas such as casualty investigations, Maritime Labour Convention compliance and charter party matters. The team is noted for its particular acumen in Falkland Islands issues and in ports and harbours work, including legislative drafting. It also demonstrates litigation expertise in construction and repair disputes, contractual issues, and health and safety prosecutions.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons advised Byron Holdings on the sale of Pharos Marine.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very capable team. They are always available, even during out-of-office hours. They offer quick response times, with clear and capable advice."
"It is an exceptionally good team out of Aberdeen. They have a real specialism in offshore oil and gas, maritime work and energy work. They deserve a mention."
"The team are able to call upon wider firm resources. They can take on big cases and resource them properly. They produce a quality product."
"They have a very capable team. They are always available, even during out-of-office hours. They offer quick response times, with clear and capable advice."
"It is an exceptionally good team out of Aberdeen. They have a real specialism in offshore oil and gas, maritime work and energy work. They deserve a mention."
"The team are able to call upon wider firm resources. They can take on big cases and resource them properly. They produce a quality product."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Craig is a disputes expert with extensive experience in the investigation of shipping casualties in Scotland. He works on behalf of offshore drilling contractors and ship owners.
"Bruce is first class, he is brilliant."