Working on the full range of shipping and transport litigation and arbitration work.
Michelle is a dual-qualified member of the shipping and transport team specialising in both English and Scottish shipping litigation. Her wide-ranging practice encompasses contractual, jurisdictional and cross-border disputes in court and arbitration for an international client base, including ship owners, charterers, managers, cargo interests and their insurers.
Pursuing a complex contaminated bunker claim for owners.
Defending a claim for alleged corrosion damage to a product tanker on behalf of shippers/charterers.
Handling both English and Scottish aspects of a cross-border dispute arising out of a fatal accident on board and fire damage to a supply vessel.
Assisting in a case involving allegations of breach of EU quota regulations in the fishing industry.
Extensive experience of demurrage, deviation and cargo claims.
Michelle enjoys skiing, hill-walking and gymnastics.