John Caddies
Hill Dickinson LLPSpecialist in criminal investigations following accidents John Caddies helms the PI group at Hill Dickinson LLP; Caddies harnesses a niche specialism in acting for defendants in marine asbestos claims. The team’s workload features defending companies in serious injury and fatality claims wherein significant values are at stake, particularly marine-related matters. Sarah Barnes has experience in defending a range of clients, from major port operators and shipping companies, to tour operators, hotels, and their insurers. Travel, regulatory, and commercial-focused Javed Ali is a name to note and his ‘industry knowledge is second-to-none’.
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‘The combination of legal knowledge with know-how of the industry standards and practice stands out. You achieve what you want legally, in a commercial context.’
‘Javed Ali has a wide knowledge of the industry in terms of practice, as well as the legal background. Javed always manages to achieve a win-win situation for us, safeguarding the company's interest but at the same time being as commercial as possible for the business.'
‘Very knowledgeable in all aspects of maritime law and widely regarded as such throughout the industry. They can always be relied upon to provide accurate, up-to-date and concise advice. They have also built up an enviable client base in the maritime sector. These strengths compare very favourably with their competitors.’
‘A standout member of the team is Javed Ali, whose industry knowledge is second-to-none. More importantly, Javed is very approachable and is very adept at communicating with different types of audiences.'
‘Excellent and practical understanding of its client base and the various commercial issues that can arise during cases.’
‘Javed Ali is excellent, hardworking and client-friendly.’
‘Great knowledge of the cruise and passenger sector in particular.’
‘Sarah Barnes and Javed Ali are very capable in their field of work and I have no hesitation in recommending them.'
Key clients
- Saga Cruises
- Wightlink Ferries
- Seatruck Ferries
- DFDS Ferries
- Royal Caribbean Cruises
- P&O Ferries
- Red Funnel Ferries
- UK P&I Club
- West of England P&I Club
- Condor Ferries
- Royal Air Maroc
- Viking River Cruises
- Viking Ocean Cruises
- Shipowners Mutual P&I Club
- Celestyal Cruises
- Gard P&I Club
- Britannia P&I Club
- Swedish P&I Club
- Steamship P&I Club
- London P&I Club
- Louis Hotels
- MSC Crociere Cruise Management
- NorthStandard P&I Club
- American Steamship Owners P&I Club
- Blue Maritime
- Assuranceforeningen SKULD (GJENSIDIG) P&I Club
- Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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