At Cox Yeats, the team’s workload includes handling charterparty disputes, ship arrests, marine insurance claims, claims under bills of lading and the sale and purchase of ships. Practice head Andrew Clark is well versed in advising on marine insurance claims and ship arrests, and Tamryn Simpson fields expertise in vessel collision claims, charterparty agreement litigation and cargo recovery claims. Aideen Ross handles marine and liability insurance, which is also a key area of strength for Slindokuhle Ngwenya.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Cox Yeats team is approachable. They have a 'user friendly' approach.'

  • ‘The individuals I have dealings with are approachable and engaging, which makes the interactions more meaningful and insightful. Andrew and Tamryn are always one phone call or email away and always provide prompt assistance. ’

  • ‘We have an excellent working relationship with them and they are always available for a call or a meeting at very short notice. We value their advice.’

  • ‘Top tier maritime practice. Andrew and his team are very experienced and have seen it all before. This is a team which is great to have on your side. Very user friendly.’

Key clients

  • South Africa Cargo Services (Pty) Ltd
  • The Hollard Insurance Company Limited
  • Vopak South Africa (inclusive of all Vopak’s South African entities – Vopak Terminal Durban (Pty) Ltd / Vopak South Africa Developments (RF) (Pty) Ltd)
  • Through Transport Club (TT Club): International Transport and Logistics Insurance
  • Santam Limited
  • North of England P&I Association
  • Santova Logistics (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
  • Columbus Stainless (Pty) Ltd
  • HDI Global SA Limited
  • Golden Macadamias (Pty) Ltd/ Nut and Dry Fruit Exchange (Pty) Ltd
  • Segelken & Suchopar, Germany
  • Jumbo Pre-Packers (Pty) Ltd
  • Nautical Underwriting Managers (Pty) Ltd
  • Betachem (Pty) Ltd
  • WK Webster & Co Ltd
  • Nalifon (Pty) Ltd

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Clark

Other key lawyers

Tamryn Simpson, Aideen Ross, Slindokuhle Ngwenya