FDandD

FD&D and P&I

We can assist with the variety of legal matters encountered in a volatile and busy shipping market. We
have acted for vessel owners, charterers, operators and their respective P&I Clubs. Shipping is an
international business and we remain committed to being available to deal with our clients’ legal issues
as they unfold irrespective of the time zone their vessel is in. In the event that disputes do arise, we are
experienced in the English High Court and arbitration tribunals (LMAA, ICC, GAFTA, LCIA) and will do
our very best to keep costs in proportion to the sum in dispute. In the case of arbitration of small claims
we will try to keep costs within the ambit of those recoverable under any Small Claims Procedure.
Whilst we can advise on all aspects of English law, we have a comprehensive network of legal
correspondents in other jurisdictions and can instruct surveyors at short notice.

We have experience of:
Time, voyage and bareboat charterparty disputes
LMAA, ICC, GAFTA, LCIA arbitration
Bunker contamination disputes
Offhire disputes
Safe port issues
Repudiation / termination of charter
Speed and performance claims
Bills of Lading, cargo damage, liens overloading, draft and deadfreight issues
MCA and criminal prosecutions
Demurrage
Collision and limitation of liability
Shipbulding disputes
Arrest, security, detention and Port State Control issues

Contact us by e-mail: b.taylor@ashfords.co.uk