UK ports face more than the usual regulatory, operational and commercial pressures. Environmental obligations, infrastructure development, health and safety requirements, geographical locations, adverse weather implications and international trading conditions call for rapid, practical solutions that work in the real world.
As legal advisers to most major UK port and terminal operators (as well as many other port-based operators), we bring decades of experience spanning every commercial and operational issue that affects port and terminal operators and their associated stakeholders.
Our Ports and Terminals team advise on commercial issues, regulatory compliance, governance, incident response, damage claims and pollution matters, as well as defending personal injury claims and HSE prosecutions. We also advise on the interaction, application of and drafting of byelaws, manage recovery actions and provide guidance that balances legal requirements with the commercial realities of day-to-day port operation.
As time is often critical, we focus on providing clear commercial advice shaped by our experience in supporting port and maritime businesses. This deep maritime law expertise combined with a hands-on understanding of port operations means we help port operators act decisively, minimise disruption and safeguard continuity, ensuring the nation’s maritime trade keeps moving with confidence.
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