BDM Law LLP
Shipping boutique BDM Law LLP has a varied caseload consisting of both wet and dry work as well as significant offshore capabilities, which makes it a popular choice for a wide range of clients operating in the maritime sector, including P&I clubs and global corporations. Bob Deering has a strong market reputation for handling container ship casualties and matters hailing from the Middle East, which is also a geographical focus for Pavlo Samothrakis. Nick Burgess is often engaged in matters with a connection to Asia, while Norwegian, German, Greek, and Italian clients regularly turn to David McInnes for his shipping experience.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'They have great expertise in shipping law.'
- 'Nick Burgess - a calm and reassuring presence.'
- 'BDM is very commercial and client focused. The relatively small team is highly manoeuvrable: you get exactly the experienced lawyers you need to handle the dispute, with no fat and no waste.'
- 'Nick Burgess is very strategic. He gets some very good outcomes by knowing which buttons to press and when.'
- 'Bob Deering is a seasoned lawyer with exceptional litigation instincts and excellent judgment.'
- 'They are well established senior lawyers offering the services of a boutique law firm. Responsive and pragmatic.'
- 'Pavlo Samothrakis has a deep industry knowledge. He has seen all sides of it.'
- 'Their approach is very inclusive. They make sure that everyone in the team contributes to strategy.'
Key clients
- Grimaldi Group
- Thoresen Shipping
- Textainer Group
- CMA CGM SA
- OOCL
- NYK
- K Line
- Gard
- North of England P&I
- Japan P&I
- UK Club
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bob Deering, Nick Burgess, David McInnes, Pavlo Samothrakis