Hill Dickinson LLP

Cargo and logistics.

Initially specialising in subrogated cargo recoveries before broadening his areas of practice to include all types of logistics and commodity trade disputes, Stuart qualified as a solicitor in 1983. He joined the firm in 2001 and heads our London cargo and logistics team.

Stuart's expertise lies in marine, air and road cargo claims and related marine cargo insurance and freight liability insurance disputes and his caseload now encompasses:

• Charterparties
• Bills of lading
• CMR and domestic road haulage
• Warsaw and Montreal conventions
• GAFTA/FOSFA contracts
• The Institute Cargo Clauses

With experience in admiralty and commercial court cases, London arbitration and mediation, Stuart's focus is on dispute resolution in a quick and cost-effective manner.

Ingledew Brown Bennison & Garrett, qualified 1983, partner 1985-96; partner Berrymans Lace Mawer 1996-2001; partner Hill Dickinson 2001.

French (basic)German (basic)

Member of the Law SocietySupporting member of the London Maritime Arbitrators AssociationAffiliate member of the British Association of Cargo Surveyors

The King’s School Canterbury; Southampton University (1979 LLB Hons).

Golf, running.