With over 20 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution, Stephenson Harwood‘s shipping practice continues its steady growth, supported by a robust cross-disciplinary team with notable expertise in insurance and industrial risks. Managed by Nicolas Demigneux, the team has cultivated a specialised practice in maritime matters, providing assistance to shipowners, ship managers, charterers, shipyards, insurers, reinsurers, and P&I clubs. Their work this year has been particularly noteworthy in addressing international insurance issues.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Stephenson Harwood is one of the world-renowned law firms that can provide comprehensive services under different legal jurisdictions around the world.'
'Stephenson Harwood provides extremely professional and meticulous legal services, including introduction and analysis of French litigation procedures.'
'They are efficient, offering timely follow-ups of case processes and proactive risk analysis and reminders, so clients have a clear understanding of the involved disputes.'
Key clients
- The Hartford (Formerly Navigators), RSA and Talbot Underwriting
- Hiscox MGA LTD.
- Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS and LD Ports & Logistics PTE LTD.
- Columbia Shipmanagement
- Maersk Line A/S
- RSA Insurance Group PLC, RSA France and RSA Luxembourg
Work highlights
- Advising insurers of a European naval defense company on its coverage discussions with the lead underwriter, the broker and the insured following the fire that destroyed part of a nuclear attack submarine.
- Advising a ship manager and maritime service provider on criminal proceedings against crew members following the interception of a vessel and the discovery by French customs of 2 tons of cocaine on board.
- Advising and representing the owner of a multi-million megayacht, facing approximatively 10 proceedings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicolas Demigneux