Jackson Parton Solicitors is 'a small boutique firm with great dedication', focusing on all issues arising out of shipping industry, which includes high-value and complex disputes in arbitration under LMAA, LCIA, ICC rules, as well as High Court and Appellate Court proceedings involving commodities. Managing partner Andrew Patrinos, the 'very supportive' Nicholas Parton and the 'smart, clear and pleasant to deal with' Alexander Askew are the principal partners in the practice. 'They know international trade in agricultural products inside out', remarks one client. Jonathan Clyne is highly regarded for shipping matters and also plays a complementary role in commodities disputes.

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  • ‘Small and always ready to go team. Fast and efficient replies.’

  • ‘Alex Askew is the one to recommend. Smart, clear and pleasant to deal with.’

  • ‘Jackson Parton always performs to a high level. The main strength is in its business-oriented decisions. They are quite responsive to our needs and wishes. We have had experience of work with other law firms, but Jackson Parton is always the best for us due to their deep expertise and knowledge.’

  • ‘I worked with two partners: Andrew Patrinos and Alex Askew. While working with them you feel their profound experience in this sphere, it becomes obvious that they know international trade in agricultural products inside out, have clear understanding of the legal mechanisms that can be used in resolution of international disputes. They are very professional and advised us not only on how to solve the problems we already have, but how to eliminate them in future. We appreciate their profound knowledge of legal peculiarities in different countries. They are very reliable and experienced solicitors, who are always ready to help with our issues.’

  • ‘Alex Askew - very hands on, offering succinct and excellent advice. Very good technical advice and extremely good value.’

  • ‘Small boutique firm with great dedication. Very quick turnaround of questions. Clear and honest advice on the strength of a case.’

  • ‘Alex Askew has a in-depth knowledge of our business, offers precise and clear advice (including an honest assessment of the strength of a case). Quick turnaround of questions. Creative in finding solutions.’

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Jackson Parton Solicitors
Alex is a partner specialising in shipping and international trade litigation, including arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.  He has acted for ship owners, charterers, cargo interests, P&I Clubs and commodity traders across a wide variety of matters, with expertise in both wet and dry disputes and a particular focus on charterparties, bills of lading, international sale of goods contracts and other commodity related issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Patrinos, Nicholas Parton, Alex Askew

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Clyne, Nick Parton, William Jackson