Shipping & Transport
Our experienced Shipping & Transport team provides a world-class service to an international client base.
We deliver pragmatic, commercial and cost-effective advice tailored to the individual needs of our clients. We are consistently recognised in the major guides to the legal profession as being among the best in the industry and have the breadth of expertise to deal with any issue.
We have a unique ability to deal with disputes arising at any stage of the transport and trading chain, whether goods are carried by sea, road, rail or air, in transit or warehoused. We advise on questions relating to insurance and marine finance as well as the full range of shipping transactions and commercial contracts. Our Yachting practice extends from supporting the leisure marine industry and insurers to acting on the sale, purchase and charter of some of the largest superyachts afloat.
Related news, events
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News
8th April 2013
Burden of proof in claims for damage to refrigerated cargoes
Seaborne perishable reefer trade grew to 91 million tonnes in 2011 and the worldwide trade of bananas/plantains grew from 13.2 million tonnes in 2001 to 15.7 million tonnes. Drewry forecasts continued growth in perishable reefer cargo for 2012 and beyond. Despite this the specialised reefer fleet is in decline with a reduction of over 200 vessels in the last ten years partly due to the challenge presented by containerships where fleets continue to increase.
Latest publications
UK
5th April 2013
Shipping & Transport News Spring 2013
2nd January 2013
Shipping & Transport team sheet
31st July 2012
Insurance services
“The firms knowledgeable and professional shipping unit is recognised for its strength in dry shipping disputes. Sources agree that if you had a major problem, Gateley would be the place to go”
Chambers UK 2013
“The knowledgeable team is excellent in both shipping and commodities matters. They are highly professional and have an in-depth knowledge coupled with openness and approachable representatives”
Legal 500 2012
“Their lawyers represent good value. Clients use them in this area as they are highly rated experts”
Chambers UK 2012
“We really benefit from the newsletters the firm circulates - they keep us updated on market changes and developments”
Anonymous client source
“The firm has always been very helpful and prompt in replying to any enquiries. They have always been efficient in their dealings and so I have never felt the need to go anywhere else”
Anonymous client source
Contacts
England
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Jane Hobbs
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Alan Shanks
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