Clarissa Dumolo
Birketts LLPIn September 2023, Birketts LLP took on a trio of seasoned shipping specialists – comprising Daniel Crockford, Alex Penberthy and Clarissa Dumolo – from Ince & Co; the firm is seen as having ‘scored a massive coup in attracting this team’. The group handles the gamut of contentious and advisory shipping matters, including commercial and contractual drafting, regulatory and licensing issues, insurance claims, and marine-related investigations.
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‘Fantastic shipping and yachts team. Birketts scored a massive coup in attracting this team upon the demise of Ince & Co. This is City of London work at Bristol rates, and the team punches massively above its weight. For insurers this is a real sweet spot of price and quality.’
‘Daniel Crockford is simply adored by the market and has a huge personal following among insurers.'
'Alex Penberthy is a huge expert in casualty work such as collisions especially involving injuries onboard.'
'Clarissa Dumolo is a new partner and rightly so, having tons of experience in marine insurance and yachting disputes.'
‘Daniel Crockford and Alex Penberthy both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience and a sound business approach to cases.'
- 'The three solicitors we deal with are Daniel Crockford, Alex Penberthy and Clarissa Dumolo. My experience working with all three has been good, they offer quick reliable advice and solutions.'
- The team work very well together offering fast and efficient service which over the years has proven very successful.’
‘Alex Penberthy is the best lawyer I work with. Understands all key issues from the start and his manner is excellent.’
Key clients
- Sunderland Marine
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
- Arc Legal Group
- Navigators & General
- International General Insurance (IGI)
- Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA)
- Zurich
- Millstream Underwriting Limited & Nexus Europe SAS UK Branch
- Gallagher UK
- Nautical Insurance Services
- Tokio Marine
- Osprey Shipping Ltd
- Noble Marine
Work highlights
- Represented Sunderland Marine in an amputation claim following an accident aboard a fishing vessel, with a settlement value of £750,000.
- Represented Allianz Commercial in a £200,000 policy coverage dispute involving the overloading of a RIB contrary to the vessel’s operating licence.
- Instructed by Sunderland Marine to investigate a fatal man overboard involving a UK flagged vessel which occurred in the Netherlands.
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Practice head
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Daniel Crockford, Alex Penberthy