Recommended for its ‘excellent market knowledge’, Hill Dickinson LLP chiefly advises defendants in marine sector related litigation, handling multijurisdictional claims arising in maritime and port settings. The team's workload regularly involves catastrophic injuries, sexual abuse, industrial disease, psychiatric injuries and fatal claims among crews, passengers and port employees. Noted for his expertise in marine, ports, offshore and maritime leisure travel and holiday disputes, practice head John Caddies has considerable experience in fatal and catastrophic injury claims, as well as industrial maritime diseases. Janet McWhinney primarily acts for NHS Resolution and Medical Protection for claims involving severe brain and spinal injuries. Javed Ali is a frequent litigator for claims pertaining to passenger rights and cruise line injuries. Praised for her ’unparalleled professionalism’, Sarah Barnes has over 10 years of experience advising major port operators, shipping companies, tour and cruise lines, and other maritime businesses.
Testimonials
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‘The broadest scope to deal with the intricacies of travel law issues. Willing to tailor invoices to separate VAT from the responsibility of the overseas priomary client. Willing to discuss niggling side-issues off the clock.’
‘Sarah Barnes treats clients like friends, but always with unparalleled professionalism when required.’
Key clients
- Associated British Ports
- Saga Cruises