Shipping & Commodities

Charles Kimmins KC is a respected silk with notable experience concerning charter parties, bills of lading and memoranda of agreement. He is known for his expertise across the full range of shipping and commodities issues. He has acted in a number of oil and gas disputes.

Christopher Hancock KC possesses a wide-ranging practice covering shipping and commodities disputes and arbitrations, arising principally in the offshore energy, mining and construction sectors.

David Lewis KC operates a strong advocacy and advisory practice. He marshals his shipping and commodities knowledge in international arbitrations and court cases. Dry shipping and commodities are particular areas of focus.

Duncan Matthews KC has an established reputation as a leading silk at the shipping and commodities Bar. His busy practice incorporates a swathe of issues including dry bulk and tanker charter party disputes, the arrest of ships, contracts of affreightment, cargo claims and civil fraud.

Michael Ashcroft KC is a distinguished barrister with an enviable reputation for his work across shipping and commodities, especially in disputes relating to superyachts and the petroleum industry. He has represented clients in the Supreme Court and is an expert in construction disputes. He is particularly highlighted for his ability in complex arbitrations.

Michael Collett KC manages an expansive commercial practice encompassing shipping, commodities, energy, insurance, international trade and shareholder disputes. Widely regarded as an advocate, he also accepts appointments as an arbitrator. He is experienced in cases relating to charter parties and bills of lading.

Philip Edey KC is an exceptional advocate with considerable shipping and commodities expertise. His broad practice includes charter party disputes, cargo claims and bill of lading cases. He both litigates disputes and acts as an arbitrator. He has dealt with cases relating to both soft and hard commodities.

Timothy Hill KC is a highly skilled commercial litigator and arbitrator who has considerable expertise in shipping cases. His broad practice covers disputes relating to such subjects as charter parties, shipbuilding, ship collisions and bills of lading.

Timothy Young KC is a highly esteemed barrister who combines marked ability in shipping and commodities matters with specialist expertise in several related areas including international trade and sale of goods. In addition to appearing in court, he also handles arbitrations.

Alex Carless possesses experience of wet and dry shipping cases. He is regularly instructed in charter party disputes, bills of lading and shipbuilding contracts. He has experience acting at all levels of court including the Supreme Court.

Daniel Bovensiepen acts in shipping disputes involving various kinds of vessels including container ships, tankers, superyachts and cruise ships and relating to such matters as collisions, ship sales and shipbuilding. He has further experience of commodities arbitrations.

Julian Kenny KC is a commercial law specialist with an established reputation for shipping and commodities work. He is experienced in cases regarding marine insurance, derivatives and the international sale of goods.

Karen Maxwell is an experienced barrister recognised for her competencies in shipping and shipbuilding arbitrations, where she is particularly noted for her expertise in procedural issues and challenges.

Michael Coburn KC is a highly regarded practitioner commended for his expertise in shipping and commodities matters and for his additional capability in international trade. Many of his cases relate to charter party agreements and shipbuilding contracts.

Sara Masters KC is an experienced barrister with a broad practice covering international trade and sanctions alongside shipping and commodities matters. She is especially well known for her advocacy in anti-suit injunctions and cross-border disputes. She also acts as an arbitrator and mediator.

Susannah Jones is an experienced junior with a forensic grasp of shipping and commodities law. She focuses on energy-related matters, especially those relating to LNG carriers and offshore support vessels. She handles both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Tom Corby is a strong commercial barrister with noted proficiency in shipping disputes. He is called upon to represent clients in charter party disputes and shipbuilding and cargo claims, and is adept in handling arbitrations in many jurisdictions around the world.

Andrew Feld has a broad practice within the field of shipping and commodities. His work covers areas such as marine insurance, energy and natural resources, and financial disputes.

Colleen Hanley has a strong reputation for her international shipping and commodities practice. She advises and appears on behalf of commodities traders and ship owners' defence clubs on a wide range of issues. She routinely appears before arbitral tribunals and the commercial courts.

Henry Byam-Cook KC is a strong silk with a broad commercial disputes practice spanning such issues as sale contracts, ship finance, charter party disputes, shipbuilding and supply agreements. He deals with both soft and hard commodities. He handles arbitrations as well as litigation.

Philip Riches KC possesses expertise in shipping disputes as well as mining, banking, energy and trade matters. He has dealt with a wide range of disputes in his time at the Bar, relating to both dry shipping issues and shipbuilding. His instructions originate in countries across the globe including China, Russia and those in South America.

Simon Milnes KC has extensive experience working in a wide range of shipping and commodities matters including contracts for specialised vessels and charter party disputes. He has been instructed in LMAA and SCMA arbitrations.

Stephen Du works at the forefront of the shipping and commodities industry with a standout multi-jurisdictional practice. He is particularly experienced in leading cases in Asia and is noted for his commodities focus.

Josephine Davies KC is regularly instructed in challenging commodities and shipping disputes. Her practice includes freight agreements, charter parties and bills of lading. Her technical background ensures she is often instructed in cases involving technical and complex scientific elements.

Lawrence Akka KC has strong capabilities in the shipping and commodities space. He has significant experience in demurrage and charter issues, among a wide array of other matters. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Luke Pearce KC is commended for his excellent advocacy and arbitration work. He deals with shipping and commodities matters as well as banking and derivatives issues. He regularly appears as sole counsel.

Matthew McGhee has experience in a range of shipping matters, often appearing as sole counsel. He is regularly instructed in cases involving P&I clubs and charter party disputes as well as fraud cases.

Oliver Caplin KC is a well-thought-of barrister with substantial expertise in dry shipping, trade and commodities disputes. He represents clients in arbitration proceedings as well as in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal.

Richard Greenberg often acts as sole counsel in a variety of shipping disputes from arbitration to commercial court disputes. He has particular expertise in charter party disputes concerning cargo claims.

Sean Snook has a highly regarded shipping practice, representing clients in a range of dry shipping disputes. Snook's practice includes appearing before the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Socrates Papadopoulos is highly regarded for his expertise in shipping matters. Papadopoulos is experienced in charter party disputes.