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Shipping & Commodities - UK
Individual Editorial
Jessica Sutherland is an effective barrister whose practice covers shipping litigation and arbitration. She acts on matters arising from charter party disputes and general average claims. She upholds an active cross-border practice and has experience taking on cases originating in Hong Kong and South Africa.
Strengths
She has outstanding legal knowledge and couples this with sharp instincts as to how a case or argument will be received by a court or tribunal.
Jessica feels like a natural extension of the solicitor team and thinks several steps ahead.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Jessica Sutherland is recognised for her enviable international arbitration practice. She earns plaudits for her expert knowledge of insurance, reinsurance, shipping and commodities disputes. Such expertise has seen Sutherland arbitrate under LMAA, SIAC, LCIA, ICC and Bermuda Form rules. She has earned a particularly strong reputation as a go-to representative for shipyards facing defect, damages or delay claims.
Strengths
Jessica is hands-on and proactive at driving matters forwards. Her written and advocacy is also very good.