Ranking tables
Shipping | UK
Scotland
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Brodies LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Pinsent Masons LLP
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Edward Watt Addleshaw Goddard LLP11 Years Ranked
- Graham E Jones Mackinnons14 Years Ranked
- Bruce CraigPinsent Masons LLP
- Gavin FarquharPinsent Masons LLP
Band 2
- Andrew Forsyth Burness Paull14 Years Ranked
- Eleanor LaneCMS
Band 3
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Brodies LLPShipping2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedBrodies has an esteemed practice representing Scottish and international clients in a broad range of shipping matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work. The team's areas of expertise include loss of life and injury claims, as well as ship sale and purchase and shipbuilding matters. It regularly handles work for P&I clubs, insurers and operators including representation in construction and development financing matters. In addition, the team has a strong presence in the offshore oil industry.
Band 2
2 Addleshaw Goddard LLPShipping2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedAddleshaw Goddard is highly regarded for its work with a range of clients including banks, ship owners and operators. The team is noted for strong capability in shipbuilding contracts, ship registration and vessel sale and purchase. It is also recognised for expertise in offshore operations in the Caspian Sea and frequently handles ship finance matters for both borrowers and lenders.
Band 3
3 Burness PaullShipping2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedBurness Paull has a notable maritime law practice which has expertise in acting for ship owners, operators and P&I clubs on a variety of issues. The team is well placed to handle personal injury claims following accidents at sea, in addition to broader shipping and cargo claims. In addition, the firm is experienced in acting on vessel sale and purchase matters.3 Harper Macleod LLPShipping2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHarper Macleod has a growing reputation within the shipping and marine sector. It possesses real strength in shipping finance matters and has particular strength in procurement law, contract negotiation and loan restructuring. Harper Macleod works with clients across a variety of industries such as banks, energy production and local councils.3 MackinnonsShipping2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMackinnons is an Aberdeen-based firm with a long-standing reputation for shipping work. The firm handles non-contentious matters and acts on accident cases. It also has additional expertise in harbour law and fishing industry issues. The team represents Scottish and international clients, including owners, operators and port authorities, and is experienced in fleet transactions.