Shipping
Eversheds LLP Newcastle
Mills & Co Newcastle
Highlights for Eversheds LLP include acting for Stocznia Gydnia Shipyard on a US$90m shipbuilding dispute following the termination of three contracts. Stephen Mackin heads the team, which offers specialist expertise on tanker, oil, chemical, and LNG related matters. Jonathan Kemp leads on ship finance instructions and is also recommended.
A pre-eminent practice in the North and nationwide, Mills & Co undertakes a wide range of shipping work. Boasting nine partners it advises on wet, dry, commodities and shipping finance matters, handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. Guy Mills is recommended for dry shipping and Nicola Jeanes for her finance expertise. A notable, high-profile instruction saw the practice acting for MSC in relation to the grounding of the vessel MSC Napoli off Branscombe beach on the south coast of England. Other clients include leading P&I clubs.
