Having very highly regarded Construction and Shipping practices places 4 Pump Court at the forefront of the legal market for shipbuilding disputes.

Our barristers are valued by clients and instructing solicitors for their detailed technical understanding of large-scale shipbuilding projects, and also for their appreciation of the associated insurance and professional negligence aspects of such cases.

Our Shipping and Construction barristers have significant experience of major shipbuilding disputes, including:

  • Classification issues
  • Delay and disruption
  • Design issues
  • Guarantees
  • Financing
  • Termination

We represent owners, charterers, clubs, shipyards, commodities houses, and national governments. We act for clients internationally, with a particular focus on those based in China, Greece, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, Singapore and the USA.

For help and advice please contact our Practice Director:

Paul Bloxham
T: +44 (0)207 842 5523
E: Click here

Or complete the form below

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Reasons to Issue a Claim Form in UK–EU/EFTA Disputes in 2020, while the Going is Good

With the Brexit transition period set to end on 31 December 2020, this article looks at the implications for...

Andrew Stevens to speak on prevention principle and shipbuilding case at LMAA-SMU webinar

Andrew Stevens will be speaking at the first of three LMAA-Shanghai Maritime University webinars on 15 September...

Can marina operators limit liability under s.191 Merchant Shipping Act? Holyhead Marina Ltd v Farrer &ors [2020]...

James Watthey appeared in this case before the Admiralty Judge involving a very rare dispute on the right in principle...

Freezing injunctions over ships: Crowther v Crowther & ors [2020] EWCA Civ 762

James Watthey appeared in this rare re-marriage (or perhaps collision) of the Divorce and Admiralty jurisdictions in...

Choppy Waters: Navigating Claims Against Insolvent Counterparties

Our second involvency based webinar will be held on 9th June at 09:30 - 10:30 BST. The session will focus on the impact...

New Construction and Shipbuilding Case Update: Prevention Principle and Delay Notices

Construction and Shipbuilding Case Alert: prevention principle; delay and extension of time notices - Jiangsu...

Would you like to
 know more?

For help and advice talk to a member of our clerking team. They can advise on the best options for your matter.

Call: +44 (0) 20 7842 5555

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Search

Shortlist Builder

Close

Select the legal expertise that you would like to download or add to the shortlist

Download Add to shortlist
Shortlist close
Title Type CV Email

Remove All

Download