The ‘capable and pragmatic’ transport and logistics team at Thomson Snell & Passmore acts for a range of clients across the sector including freight forwarders, ship owners, warehouse operators, and underwriters. The practice is particularly adept at handling disputes in respect of goods in transit, claims subject to CMR rules, cargo claims under bills of lading and charterparties as well as acting for cargo owners in warehousing disputes, particularly where liens are being exercised over cargo. James Cradick, based in Thames Gateway, and Joanne Wright, based in Tunbridge Wells, both lead the practice.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team are very capable and pragmatic. They provide excellent advice. The team cover all manner of work in the transport and logistics sector and no nuanced area appears out of their capabilities. ’
‘James Cradick is a truly exceptional lawyer. He provides very concise and pragmatic legal advice. As a former barrister, his knowledge of the court system (and arbitration - his specialism) is next to none. Would highly recommend James for any work in the transport sector (particularly shipping) and disputes in the commodities market.'
Key clients
- Colas Limited
- Colas Rail Limited
Work highlights
- Advised a leading freight forwarder on liabilities arising from exercise of a lien over high-value consignments.
- Acting on behalf of aircraft owners in respect of recovery of losses arising out of a plane crash in 2021.