Shoosmiths LLP
Under the joint leadership of Elliot Bishop and Sarah Fairweather, Shoosmiths LLP acts on behalf of a host of maritime clients and banks and is well known for its expertise in contentious matters, finance work, and mandates relating to yachts. With the ability to draw on the firm’s strong real estate practice, the shipping team is also noted for its capabilities in handling sales and purchases of marinas.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Marina Developments Limited (MDL)
- Sunseeker
- Middle Level Commissioners
- Close Brothers Aviation & Marine Ltd
- Arkle Finance Ltd
- Salt Finance Ltd
- Knox House Trust Ltd
- McCain Financial Inc
- Premier Marinas Ltd
- Redhill Marine Ltd
- Pantaenius Insurance Ltd
- Navigators & General Insurance Ltd
- Comino Shipping Ltd
- Orkney Boats Ltd
- Promarine Finance Ltd
- Electric Sea Racing Ltd
- Osmotech Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Capital Pleasure Boats on the acquisition of a work repair vessel.
- Advised Close Brothers in relation to its security over a luxury yacht which was the subject of a worldwide freezing order taken out by the Saudi Royal Family.
- Acted for a family office in an insurance dispute following the discovery of a latent defect to a luxury superyacht.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elliot Bishop, Sarah Fairweather