Shipping

Wikborg Rein

Client Satisfaction

Wikborg Rein’s shipping and offshore practice leverages strong connections with the Norwegian and Greek markets, excelling in matters such as casualties, sanctions, and charterparty disputes. Team lead Chris Grieveson fields a vibrant maritime practice that covers both wet and dry shipping, including bareboat charter disputes, the detention of vessels, and shipbuilding. Michael Volikas focuses on disputes, while Jonathan Goldfarb specialises in projects and finance, particularly within the LNG sector. Rob Jardine-Brown advises clients on the full shipping lifecycle, with emphasis on contentious matters; disputes also lie at the heart of Ian Chetwood‘s advisory portfolio.

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Key clients

Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd
Zodiac Maritime
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Havila Kystruten Operations AS
Navios Tanker Management Inc
Navios South American Logistics Inc (NSAL)
Cadeler
Tonzip Maritime Ltd
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
CPT Group

Work highlights

Advising Navios South American Logistics in significantly enhancing their iron ore transshipment venture in Uruguay, playing a key role in drafting and negotiating crucial contracts for converting a traditional supramax bulker into a transshipment vessel.
Representing MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. in claims in excess of USD $300m relating to the fire on the Maersk Honam in the Arabian Sea in 2018.
Representing Tressby Shipping Inc, the owners of the CSAV Trancura, in their claim against charterers Hapag-Lloyd AG concerning the vessel's 2020 stack collapse near South Africa.