Weightmans LLP
Core areas in shipping for Weightmans LLP are casualty and regulatory work as well as ports and terminals liability issues, where the firm advises a number of high-profile clients including ship operators, insurers, P&I clubs and charterers. Mike Burns heads up the practice and deals with both dry and wet shipping matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mike Burns has provided an excellent service to date.'
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
Work highlights
- Advised Champion Tankers in relation to a number of cargo carrying fixtures where loading of liquid bulk cargoes was due to take place at Ukrainian ports, involving cancellation, force majeure and war risks issues, which arose due to the closure of ports and in the early part of 2022, and subsequent considerations involving the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
- Acting for Maersk Line to assist with the recovery of aged book debt (primarily in the way of unpaid container demurrage and quay rental from shippers and consignees).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Burns