Preston Turnbull has built a strong reputation in handling contentious shipping matters such as collisions, shipbuilding and charterparty disputes, and cargo damage claims. Representing clients in arbitrations as well as in the High Court and Supreme Court, the practice includes Andrew Preston, who is a go-to contact for bunker disputes. Matters with a cross-border dimension, particularly in regard to Latin America and Spain, are a particular area of expertise for Elizabeth Turnbull. Another key member of the practice with experience across a broad range of contentious work is Dolly Brown.

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'Extremely clear and pragmatic.'
'What makes this company unique is the very good personal relationship with its members and the huge knowledge they have about our company.'
'Elizabeth Turnbull is a leading person in the field of maritime law. She offers a very close client service. She has a very good analytical capacity and is very good at identifying the needs of the customer.'

Key clients

Thomas Miller P&I Limited
West of England Insurance Services
Britannia Steamship Insurance Ltd
BBC Chartering
Western Bulk Shipping
Cargill
Glencore
Holcim Trading
Euronav
COFCO
Ducat Maritime Ltd

Work highlights

Representing Ocean Light Shipping and Gard in relation to disputes worth $76m arising from cargo non/misdelivery.
Representing Euronav and Britannia in the defence of claims for misdelivery of a cargo of LSFO worth $26m.
Representing Abarca Companhia de Seguros in claims worth €36m arising from the termination of a Shipbuilding Contract.