Shipping
UK-wide
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Claire Womersley
UK 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by HFW
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
Shipping
Travel, Cruise & Leisure
Crisis Management
Career
Prior to joining the firm, Claire spent nine years at sea with P&O/Princess Cruises, obtaining her Master Mariner qualification. As such, Claire is a subject matter expert on the navigation, stability and safety management of large cruise vessels and is a core member of HFW’s Travel and Leisure Team. She has also completed a secondment to an International Group P&I Club.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Shipping - UK-wide
Band 6
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Claire is extremely professional, trustworthy and a dedicated partner who brings a personal ethos to our collaboration that is very appreciated.
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