At Weightmans LLP, the marine practice handles both disputes and commercial work, advising clients on matters such as sale and purchase, regulatory issues, and casualties. Led by Liverpool’s Mike Burns, whose advisory portfolio includes bill of lading claims and cargo recoveries, the group is also known for its expertise pertaining to ports and terminals liability.
Testimonials
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‘Mike Burns is approachable and very knowledgeable. He is fast to respond and is always willing to take a pragmatic, commercial approach. The support from the firm has also meant that he has also been able to provide assistance beyond the storage and transit issues which we normally raise.’
‘Mike Burns has excellent market and legal knowledge. His years of litigation experience provide him with good tactical awareness and he is mindful of the commercial realities of litigation. He is technical when he needs to be and not when he does not.'
‘Mike Burns is our legal advisor and he always the source of good and sound advice, delivered in an easy to understand way.'
Key clients
- PEEL PORTS GROUP
- ZURICH INSURANCE (MARINE)
- BIBBY MARINE LIMITED
- ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET COMPANY
- AIG INSURANCE (MARINE)
- DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING
- CHAMPION TANKERS
- NMU SPECIALITY (MUNICH RE)
- MAERSK LINE
- CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Burns