HFW

Shipping

Partner

Rory specialises in shipping and trade, including dispute resolution arising from charter parties, COA’s, bills of lading, vessel sale and purchase., shipbuilding/supply contracts, fire and explosions, collisions, groundings, general average, salvage, limitation and total loss. Having acted Rory acts for owners, charterers and cargo interests and their insurers on a wide variety of cases, and has Rory has developed a reputation for successfully handling major containership casualties involving dangerous goods as well as particular expertise relating to multipurpose and heavy lift vessels.

Rory's expertise encompasses both dry and admiralty matters which is especially beneficial when handling major casualties with a multi-jurisdictional focus. On the advisory side Rory has assisted clients on contract terms including charter parties, COA, bills of lading, pool agreements, ship management agreements, vessel sale and purchase agreements and shipbuilding contracts. Rory has also built up extensive experience in the LNG sector with regard to shipbuilding contracts and long term charters/tenders.

Rory is qualified in England and Wales.