The team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP advises on disputes in marine, shipping, energy, and offshore contexts. The team has a notable strength in casualty work and particular experience in international arbitration matters. Advising a number of P&I clubs alongside shipping companies, the team has work on several cases involving collisions, groundings, and fires. It is led by the experienced litigator Johan Wong and John Zadkovich. Associate Rachel Loke is another integral team member.
Testimonials
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‘Johan Wong's dedication, professionalism, and expertise were evident from the very beginning, and it gave me great confidence throughout the entire process. His attention-to-detail and the thorough research conducted made a significant difference in the outcome.’
Key clients
- Britannia
- West of England
Work highlights
- Acted for owners and H&M insurers of the VITAHORIZON to negotiate the settlement of a salvage claim following the grounding of the vessel off Pulau Kalimantan on 4 August 2022.
- Assisted various cargo insurers following the total loss of 382 cars loaded on board the car carrier SERASI I as a result of a collision with BATANGHARI MAS in the Bangka Strait, Indonesia on 1 December 2022.