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Provided by Weightmans
Our marine and shipping law team comprises specialist solicitors and industry consultants and advises commercial marine and offshore operators and their insurers on contentious and non-contentious matters.
The team has strength in depth and breadth.
Sector-focused expertise, geographical reach from offices throughout the UK and an international network of experts and business partners enable us to respond to our marine clients' particular needs quickly and efficiently.
Our team of specialists advises ship operator and insurer clients (P&I, hull and machinery) on a range of liability and coverage issues in the areas of carriage of goods, time and voyage charterparties, cargo sale and supply contracts, and port and terminals liability, dealing in both defence and recovery matters.
Our involvement ranges from routine laytime and demurrage disputes to financial disputes under charterparties and more complex matters involving cargo condition and specification, and in emerging marine sub-sectors including renewables and energy.
Provided by Chambers
Weightmans possesses a notable practice representing charterers, P&I clubs, logistics companies and yacht insurers. It is also known for its work for operators, particularly those based near the Irish Sea. The team is proficient in issues surrounding port and terminal liability. Weightmans is highlighted for its strength in marine law matters and provides shipping companies with contract expertise.
Provided by Chambers
Weightmans acted for BG Freight Line on the purchase of vessels, their resale to a new operator and their charter back on long-term time charter contracts to the client.
Provided by Chambers
They are precise, knowledgeable, easy to work with and competitively priced.
Weightmans provides quality advice with a friendly approach and speed of response.
Provided by Chambers
Mike Burns is well regarded for his expertise in advising ship operators and other clients in relation to various contractual mandates. He also assists with disputes, including claims arising from casualties.
Mike is very experienced and thorough and always available to advise.
Mike is really great to work with and has excellent knowledge and a calm and reassuring manner.
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