The marine team at Bartons is commended for its ‘depth of knowledge and diligence’. Department head Jo Pummery is ’exemplary in her field of law’, and has a broad contentious practice, which ranges from acting on crew and passenger personal injury and fatality claims, to handling negligence claims on behalf of both claimants and defendants. Managing director Lee Hassall is noted for his expertise in total loss claims. Rounding out the roster of litigators is Alistair Tawse, who regularly acts in high-value salvage and collision claims, and has also defended clients in MMO and fisheries prosecution cases.
Testimonials
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‘A leading South West maritime practice with a team who are personable, in touch, and very knowledgeable particularly about commercial fishing vessels and the people that operate and own them.’
‘Jo Pummery is an excellent hands-on solicitor. Personable and easy to talk/correspond with. Alistair Tawse is a solicitor with a great grasp of detail. Extremely thorough and personable.’
Key clients
- British Marine Ltd/QBE
- Shipowners Protection Ltd
Work highlights
- Defending QBE Insurance (Europe) Limited against personal injury claims brought by crew members on board fishing vessels and passengers on board ferries.
- Acting on behalf of Pantaenius UK in making a recovery concerning a vessel that was a constructive total loss following a mooring failure.