SANDS

London Managing Partner: Max Lemanski

Located within the historic Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London, the opening of the firm’s first international office in July 2025 has strengthened its services and presence outside of Norway.London is one of the world’s major legal hubs and the firm’s English qualified lawyers offer high quality and commercial legal advice to clients from around the world.

SANDS London provides assistance across the full spectrum of shipping and offshore energy law – this includes dry shipping/charterparty work (including receiving instructions via FD&D teams at IG P&I Clubs), shipbuilding, offshore energy including offshore construction and superyacht work. The expert lawyers in London are experienced litigators, regularly acting for clients in High Court proceedings and arbitrations, including LMAA, LCIA and ICC arbitrations. In addition, the London team also offers market leading non-contentious assistance, including large scale contract drafting and negotiation and project advice.