Preston Turnbull

Partner

James specialises in shipping, international trade, and insurance disputes, and is a go-to person in the market for bunker disputes and is recommended by his peers as "Mr. Bunkers".

James qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and has a reputation as a strong technical shipping lawyer. James has an astute commercial understanding of shipping and international trade disputes particularly from his secondments to a major international insurance company and one of the world's leading commodities traders. He acts for clients throughout the marine industry including insurers, ship owners, charterers, traders and bunker suppliers. James has a broad range of shipping and international trade expertise and is recognised as having real gravitas and credibility in this sector.

James has represented clients in numerous LMAA, LCIA, ICC and ad hoc arbitrations.

James was appointed as a member and legal advisor to the BIMCO sub-committee on the revision of the Bimco Bunker Terms.

LMAA Supporting Member

IBIA member