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
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Chambers [UK 2025]
Ranked
London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)
Member
British Marine
Professional Skills Association Committee
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL)
Member
He is very experienced. He is sensible, knows what he’s doing and clients massively appreciate his commercial approach.
Chambers [UK 2025]
