Shipping & Commodities (Bar) | Global

Twenty Essex is a standout set offering impressive expertise in shipping and commodities. The set is renowned for its exceptional shipping litigation practice and represents clients at all levels of court and in arbitration. The chambers exhibits extensive experience in claims stemming from shipbuilding, charter parties and bills of lading. Members are also adept at handling disputes relating to ship arrests, cargo damage and collisions. Work highlights for the year include Omni v Samancor, in a SIAC arbitration dispute relating to a sale contract for the sale and purchase of manganese ores. Clients enjoy working with the set as a result of its unique combination of expertise in energy, environmental and maritime law. The set is noted by interviewees as having "deep sector expertise and an incredible bench strength" and a client notes: "Twenty Essex is filled with outstanding subject matter experts in shipping and commodities."

Arron Zitver, Christopher Theobald and Anthony Carroll are practice directors at the set.