Why it matters
Marine casualty disputes are often urgent, fact-sensitive and commercially significant. The outcome may depend on the prompt preservation of records, technical findings, survey materials, communications and other contemporaneous evidence. Early legal assessment is also important for identifying exposure, coordinating with insurers and experts, and protecting the client’s position from the outset.
Such incidents may also affect vessel operations, cargo interests, insurance coverage, recovery prospects and wider commercial relationships. A coordinated response at an early stage may significantly influence both liability analysis and the practical resolution of the dispute.
We assist with:
- disputes arising out of grounding, fire, flooding, machinery damage and other marine casualties;
- assessment of liability, causation and resulting losses;
- review of vessel records, technical reports, survey materials and other supporting evidence;
- claims relating to vessel damage, cargo loss, delay and related financial consequences;
- coordination with surveyors, technical experts, insurers and other involved parties;
- preparation of claims, responses, notices and settlement communications;
- negotiations and support in court, arbitration or other formal proceedings.
We act for:
shipowners, operators, charterers, carriers, cargo interests, insurers and other participants involved in maritime transport and vessel operations.
