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Shipping - South Africa
What the Team is Known For
Shepstone & Wylie is home to one of the country's longest-established shipping practices, demonstrating considerable prowess in relation to major casualties and arrests. The firm is frequently instructed to investigate collisions, grounding and cargo damage, as well as handling admiralty disputes and insurance claims. Its varied client roster includes a large number of ship owners, in addition to P&I clubs and other insurers, charterers, commercial associations and international law firms. Clients also benefit from the group's dedicated customs and excise practice. The firm has a presence across South Africa's major ports.
Strengths
The team has many years of close cooperation with the marine industry and therefore a suitable understanding of local conditions.
The law firm is very good at reporting regularly, with quick turnaround times.
Shepstone & Wylie are always able to provide suitable solutions regardless of the complexity of the issue.
With their vast experience in shipping law matters, they aim to find commercial solutions to disputes whenever possible.
Work Highlights
Shepstone & Wylie represented the owners and underwriters of MV 'Smart' in a case against the South African port authorities to recover the value of the vessel and the costs of the wreck removal.
Notable practitioners
He is excellent - always very helpful, prompt and to the point.
Tony Edwards maintains a notable reputation for his shipping practice, and for his contentious work in particular. He is regularly sought out for his counsel on ship arrests and casualties, and is well versed in the enforcement of maritime claims. He is based in Durban.
Tony Edwards has a vast amount of experience and has great organisational skills.