Daniel is a Partner in our Shipping and International Trade Team. He joined Birketts in September 2023 from Ince & Co.
Daniel specialises in all forms of marine insurance claims, in particular in the yacht and superyacht industry. He has advised and acted on a variety of matters including policy coverage, collision, damage and salvage claims, theft and fraudulent claims, and defending marine trade professionals, harbour authorities and marinas. Daniel also has experience in cargo/freight claims covering all aspects of carriage of goods by sea and road, and warehousing.
Daniel also has significant experience acting for non-marine insurers in complex property damage claims. Daniel also forms part of our Insurance Sector Group.
Daniel is based in our Bristol office.
Recent work highlights
Zurich Insurance Company Lt & Ors v Halcyon Yacht Charter LLP & Ors [2024] EWHC 937 (Admilty) (BIG KAHUNA)
Whether a shipowner can limit liability in a separate jurisdiction to where the underlying substantive caim is tried.
Holyhead Marina v Farrer [2021] EWCA Civ 1585
Considering whether a marina is a “dock” and can limit liability under s 191 Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
Experience & education
2023 joined Birketts from Ince & Co
2021 – 2023 Ince & Co.
2017 – 2021 Keoghs LLP
2013 – 2017 Keystone Law
2010 – 2013 Greenwoods
2005 qualified as a Solicitor
2003 – 2010 Beachcroft LLP
Daniel Crockford seems extraordinarily nice. Very knowledgeable, fair and empathetic.
Legal 500 [UK 2026]
