OSEAWUO CHAMBERSBarristers & Solicitors

Specialist Legal Counsel

Maritime & Shipping

Admiralty, shipping claims, charter parties and maritime insurance

  • Dedicated maritime partners
  • Extensive port & terminal experience
  • P&I club relationships

Led by experienced partners, our Maritime & Shipping team advises shipowners, charterers, terminals and P&I clubs on casualty response, cargo claims, charterparty disputes, salvage, collisions, and marine insurance. We act for major shipping lines, terminals and insurers on both domestic and cross-border matters.

Areas of Expertise

Charterparty & voyage claimsCargo & bill of lading disputesSalvage and collision mattersPort & terminal operationsMarine insurance and P&I workVessel arrest and enforcement

Our Services

Casualty & Incident Response

Immediate mobilisation, preservation of evidence and coordination with technical experts

Claims Handling

Management and resolution of cargo, bunker and charterparty claims

Advisory for Ports & Terminals

Contract drafting, operational risk mitigation and regulatory compliance

P&I & Insurer Liaison

Representation and negotiation with P&I clubs and insurers

Our Process

1

Intake & Mobilisation

Immediate case intake and coordination with technical experts

2

Liability & Quantum Assessment

Establishing liability and assessing recoverable quantum

3

Resolution

Negotiation, arbitration or litigation as needed

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