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The team at Bartons is ‘quite unique in the region’. As well as being highly regarded for its specialism in the issues affecting commercial fishing vessels, the group is noted for its contentious expertise; the firm fields a dedicated marine advocacy department which both defends prosecution cases, including providing representation at coroner’s inquests and handling hearings before the Admiralty Court. Practice head Jo Pummery is singled out as ‘the full package’. Other key team members include managing director Lee Hassall and experienced litigator Alistair Tawse.
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- 'Jo Pummery is the full package, having the right combination of legal experience, professionalism and personality. She has a keen eye for the issues in a case which matter and I have yet to meet a client who did not feel confident in her ability to achieve the best result for them.'
- 'Alistair Tawse - he is a details man and this shines through in his work. His ability to understand technical expert evidence is very impressive. His advice is measured and demonstrates that he is not only a good lawyer but understands the commercial implications of his advice.'
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Key clients
- British Marine Ltd/QBE
- Shipowners Protection Ltd
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Work highlights
- Successfully defended Markel International's insured against a claim brought by the owners and insurers of a racing yacht, which suffered a mast failure.
- Acting for Helvetia Marine Services, on behalf of the underwriters and owners of a merchant fishing vessel involved in a collision whilst trawling, to determine liability apportionment and quantum.
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