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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Preston Turnbull is a respected boutique firm active across the gamut of shipping matters. The firm's expertise spans charter party disputes, cargo claims, casualty matters, contract disputes and ship finance. It is experienced in acting for clients in arbitrations and High Court proceedings. The team represents a broad range of clients including ship owners, banks, charterers and P&I clubs.

Work Highlights

  • Preston Turnbull defended the First to Fifth Defendants in Trafigura v Gupta & Others.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Preston
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Andrew Preston
3
Band 3

Andrew Preston primarily focuses his shipping practice on charter party and bill of lading disputes, including arbitration. He advises a varied roster of clients that includes ship owners and cargo interests and their insurers.

Edward Mills-Webb
4
Edward Mills-Webb
4
Band 4

Edward Mills-Webb is particularly experienced in charter party and bill of lading matters, and he is frequently called upon to act for P&I clubs.

Edward is commercial and always comes up with creative ideas.

Elizabeth Turnbull
4
Elizabeth Turnbull
4
Band 4
Elizabeth Turnbull is experienced in advising insurers on contractual matters in shipping. She is particularly adept at handling cross-border matters and is a native Spanish speaker.

Elizabeth understands customer needs and adapts when needed.

Elizabeth is a safe pair hands who has a strong analytical approach and is commercially focused.

Fanos Theophani
5
Fanos Theophani
5
Band 5

Fanos Theophani focuses his practice across all aspects of dry shipping. He advises clients such as P&I clubs, ship owners and ship builders.

He seems to have very astute judgement and can see where things will end up at a very early stage, which is very helpful to his clients.

Fanos is commercially minded and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Fanos has demonstrated how to simplify complex issues and provides pragmatic solutions.

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Andrew Preston
3
Andrew Preston
3
Band 3
Edward Mills-Webb
4
Edward Mills-Webb
4
Band 4
Elizabeth Turnbull
4
Elizabeth Turnbull
4
Band 4
Fanos Theophani
5
Fanos Theophani
5
Band 5