Pinsent Masons LLP has a strong reputation in the Scottish market for its shipping expertise: on the contentious side, it covers complex litigation such as ship arrests, while on the non-contentious side, it is experiencing considerable growth in vessel construction and chartering contracts, particularly in the offshore wind industry. Maritime specialist Bruce Craig leads the team from Aberdeen and consistently handles the most significant marine casualty cases in Scottish waters. Gavin Farquhar, who co-heads the team from Edinburgh, acts for a diverse range of clients, from developers and vessel suppliers to oil field operators and supply companies. Isla Burns is recommended for her experience in shipping transactions and offshore contracting matters.
Testimonials
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- 'The Pinsent Masons team has consistently and reliably provided us with the best representation and advice in transport and related safety matters. Their counsel is based on a depth of combined experience and has proven to result in good outcomes over and over again.'
- 'They communicate very clearly and ensure all aspects are understood and nothing is left to chance. When additional expertise is required on a particular matter, they have a deep bench to draw from.'
Key clients
- Port of Aberdeen
- Forth Ports Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Port of Aberdeen on the construction of the new port, which will be used for cruise liners.
- Acted for Valaris in a complex shipping litigation which included ship arrest and the law of salvage.