Ranking tables

Shipping | Asia-Pacific

Australia

1

Band 1

  1. HFW
2

Band 2

  1. Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  2. Holding Redlich
    Holding Redlich
  3. Mills Oakley
    Mills Oakley
  4. Cocks Macnish
  5. Colin Biggers & Paisley
  6. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  7. Thynne + Macartney
3

Band 3

  1. Hall & Wilcox
    Hall & Wilcox
  2. Sparke Helmore
  3. Squire Patton Boggs
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Stuart HetheringtonColin Biggers & Paisley
2

Band 2

  1. Geoff Farnsworth
    Geoff Farnsworth Holding Redlich
  2. Maurice Lynch
    Maurice Lynch Mills Oakley
  3. Maurice Thompson
    Maurice Thompson HFW
  4. Stephen Thompson
    Stephen Thompson HFW
  5. Andrew TullochColin Biggers & Paisley
  6. Michael FisherThynne + Macartney
  7. Michelle TaylorSparke Helmore
  8. Timothy CocksCocks Macnish
3

Band 3

  1. Chris Sacré
    Chris Sacré Hall & Wilcox
  2. Hazel Brasington
    Hazel Brasington Ashurst
  3. Jonathan Wyatt Kennedys
  4. Nathan Cecil
    Nathan Cecil Holding Redlich
  5. Pat Saraceni
    Pat Saraceni Clifford Chance
  6. Pauline Davies Hall & Wilcox
  7. Danella WilmshurstHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  8. Hazel BrewerSquire Patton Boggs
  9. Ian MaitlandWallmans Lawyers
  10. Jesper MartensHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  11. Matthew HockadayThynne + Macartney
  12. Naraya LamartWotton Kearney
  13. Nic van der ReydenHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  14. Stephen ThompsonColin Biggers & Paisley

1

Band 1

  1. 1
    HFW
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 1 |
    HFW's comprehensive Australia-wide coverage includes transactional and contentious shipping matters for all major sector players, as well as large-scale commodities exporters in the energy and resources and agriculture industries. Its shipping team works with a broad range of clients, including ship owners, insurers, financial institutions and shipyards, such as Swire Shipping, Journey Beyond and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, and provides a comprehensive offering in the offshore energy sector. Its clients benefit from the team's membership of one of the world's largest international maritime practices.
2

Band 2

  1. Clyde & Co
    2
    Clyde & Co
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2 |

    Clyde & Co serves a variety of international clients across numerous shipping and related marine sectors in Australia, including the cruise industry, commodities transportation, and offshore oil and gas. The shipping team can boast notable expertise advising on international sales and ocean carriage of goods contracts, and is also active in the marine insurance space representing a number of P&I clubs and offshore risk insurers. The firm is prominent in the litigation of substantial shipping disputes, including class actions and criminal investigations, partnering where appropriate with litigation funding companies. Its integration with the global Clyde & Co network ensures a seamless service in multi-jurisdictional claims.

  2. Holding Redlich
    2
    Holding Redlich
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2 |
    Holding Redlich provides a full legal service in respect of maritime and transport matters in Australia, with notable expertise in charter party work, ship arrests and commodities issues, as well as the representation of insurers and insureds. The firm advises international shipping companies and port owners and operators on regulatory and transactional matters, including the acquisition of services and expansion of infrastructure. The team is also experienced advising on international maritime arbitration matters.
  3. Mills Oakley
    2
    Mills Oakley
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2 |

    Mills Oakley represents leading players in the marine and general insurance spheres in the Australian market, including international insurers and claims agencies, as well as freight forwarders and logistics service providers. The law firm has further capabilities in acting on investigations and class actions. The team is also noted for assisting with maritime disputes, including vessel ownership and construction issues.

  4. Cocks Macnish
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  6. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Thynne + Macartney
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Hall & Wilcox
    3
    Hall & Wilcox
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3 |

    Hall & Wilcox is a highly respected firm for shipping matters in Australia. The team has an extensive knowledge of marine insurance in relation to a wide range of matters such as cargo claims, hull damage and personal injury, among many others. It is also well-versed in carriage of goods, ship arrest and salvage matters. Members of the team have experience acting in litigation and arbitration.

  2. Sparke Helmore
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Squire Patton Boggs
    Shipping
    2025 | Band 3