"an outstanding team"
Legal 500 2006
The Shipping team advises on all aspects of dry shipping, multi-jurisdictional litigation, contractual issues in relation to shipping joint ventures, port operation and expert inspection services. Our advice covers:
Bills of lading
Charterparties
Contracts of affreightment
Cargo claims
MoA disputes
Club rules
Shipbuilding disputes
Marine insurance
Ship finance and sale/purchase
Cruise and ferry line operation
See also our Shipping, Logistics and International Services page.
Many of the team have ex-city shipping backgrounds. Because of our location we can provide a city service at non-London prices.
The team has wide experience of acting in shipping disputes before the English High Court and in London arbitration. With its links with overseas lawyers, it is also able to assist in multi-jurisdictional disputes in most parts of the world. Nicholas Woo has particular knowledge of and strong connections with the shipping industry in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. He speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese. Sally Azarmi has strong connections with the Middle East and Iran. She speaks fluent Farsi.
"very much on the ball"
"works with flair and a touch of aggression"
"Mr Woo has excellent knowledge of the Far East and very good knowledge of the Middle East and Africa"
Legal 500 2006 of Nicholas Woo 2007
