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Band 4

Shipping

UK-wide

14 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Stephen Mackin

UK

Practice Areas

Dry shipping law – contentious and non-contentious with a particular focus on liquid cargo related issues; oil, gas, chemicals and LNG

Career

Stephen specialises in shipping and energy related issues, particularly those arising from the carriage of oil, gas and LNG by sea involving chaterparties and bills of lading.

His areas of particular expertise are oil, gas and LNG tanker related issues including disputes arising from oil shortage, cargo contamination, unsafe port/berth disputes and market loss claims. He works for a wide entirely international client base of shipowners, charteres, insurers and cargo owners.

Stephen has a first class B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Maritime Studies and before qualifying as a solicitor, he was a navigating officer with Shell Tankers (UK) Limited. Stephen has practical experience of the operation of VLCC's, Product Tankers, LNG Tankers and Bulk carriers. He was Shell 'cadet of the year', a watch-keeping officer with Operation Raleigh and has sailed the Atlantic on a Tall Ship.

He speaks regularly at conferences worldwide on shipping related issues.

Professional Memberships

Member of Nautical Institute

Personal

Dry shipping law focussed on the movement of oil, gas, chemicals and LNG around the World and the issues that presents.

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Shipping - UK-wide

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Band 4
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Stephen Mackin is particularly proficient in matters pertaining to the carriage of oil, gas and LNG. He regularly acts for ship owners, cargo owners and insurers.

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