Natural disasters, whether tsunami, hurricane, earthquake or flood, have an immediate impact on the world’s ports. Our litigators are on 24-hour standby to advise on property and cargo damage, major shipping casualties, personal injuries and fatalities. They act for insurers and insureds to reach the best possible outcome whatever the size of the case.
We represent the world’s leading ports and insurers worldwide. We are unique within the shipping firms in being able to offer them a one stop service for all their needs in:
- Shipping
- Corporate
- Property
- Litigation
We have unrivalled experience in advising ports and terminals operators and insurers in all kinds of disputes. These range from complex litigation arising from natural disasters and port closures, to minor cargo losses. Many of the world’s insurers for ports and terminals approach us to draft terms of insurance cover and the applicability of insurance to all aspects of port and terminal business.
Diverse areas of legal practice are brought together from across our international offices to service every possible requirement of these clients. Shipping, insurance, real estate and EC/WTO specialists advise on insurance cover terms, contractual conditions, ship repair and shipbuilding, environmental issues, EC law relating to ports and statutory duties of ports and others.
The world’s leading port authorities and insurers are our clients. They include the Port of London Authority, the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, Cape Town Port Authority (Portnet), Through Transport Club and St Paul Travelers.