Consider Hill Dickinson your maritime and trade specialists – a full-service international practice combining two centuries of excellence with tomorrow's solutions. We are focused, responsive and always on point – experts who understand your needs and share your perspective.
From our strategic hubs in Cyprus, Hong Kong, Liverpool, London, Monaco, Piraeus and Singapore, we deliver expert support in shipping, ports and terminals, insurance, commodities trading and finance and offshore projects. With the experience and depth to handle complex maritime litigation and the agility to respond 24/7 to major incidents, when crisis strikes, we're your first port of call.
Whether it’s day-to-day operations, negotiating high-value transactions or resolving disputes, we cover all areas of marine and trade, including advising on ship finance, chartering, sale and purchase, sanctions, offshore projects, admiralty and casualty management and personal injury claims. We approach every matter with the same commitment: delivering solutions that are practical, innovative and aligned with your commercial reality.
When opportunity arises for high-net-worth individuals to build, buy or operate yachts, we provide specialist legal insight and guidance through every stage of yacht and superyacht transactions, from operation to ownership. Think of us as your strategic advantage.
We work closely with shipowners, operators, managers, financiers, brokers, trading houses and energy companies. Our diverse teams are technically brilliant and value a collaborative approach. It shows in our long-term relationships and reputation for transforming complex marine challenges into commercially pragmatic solutions.
Big enough to handle your most complex global maritime matters, responsive enough to answer your midnight call. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re already there – through formal alliances and strategic partnerships that extend your reach and protect your interests across the world.
Maritime heritage meets maritime future. Let’s navigate it together.
Our focus
Commodities
Legal precision for commodities trading businesses. Advice on contentious and non-contentious commodities matters, so you can manage risk and strengthen relationships while operating confidently in international markets.
Insurers
Protecting the insurance relationships that underpin global trade. We work with you on coverage and disputes across jurisdictions, helping you adapt and trade confidently across global markets.
Ports and terminals
Supporting the UK’s ports to keep trade moving. Legal advice backed by decades of real-world experience spanning every commercial and operational issue faced by port and terminal operators.
Shipping
Shipping support centred on commercial pragmatism. From managing passenger vessels, cruise operations and offshore installation to non-contentious sale and purchase and finance work, our sector team keeps your operations running smoothly.
Superyachts
Dedicated superyacht lawyers that understand your world. Advising on transactions, finance, ownership structures and disputes, so you always have the confidence and clarity you need to make the decisions that matter.
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