About me
I’m a shipping lawyer who helps clients find commercial solutions to challenging circumstances.
I’m committed to providing the best possible service and looking after my clients’ interests. I listen closely, giving the client the space they need to lay out any issues they face and what they want to achieve, and I use this insight to devise strategies they can rely on to deliver results.
I advise on bills of lading and charterparty claims, claims for cargo shortage or cargo damage, marine insurance, international sale and purchase of goods and impact of various trade sanctions.
I’m a true expert when it comes to the carriage of specific types of cargo. This covers those which are prone to self-combustion such as coal and bottom ash, as well as waste cargoes like scrap, along with grain, steel and fertilisers. I’m also highly knowledgeable in respect of sanctions and war risks.
I act for shipowners, charterers, insurers and indemnity clubs. My client base is extensive, and I’m particularly known for acting for clients who are located in, or do business in, Eastern Europe.
I also volunteer for the Rays of Sunshine charity, which supports terminally ill children.
My experience
- Advised on urgent cases in relation to Houthi’s attacks and resulting war risks issues in relation to crossing the Red Sea, effects on charterparties and co-wrote a detailed legal article on the matter.
- Advised clients on the impact of COVID-19 and Trade Sanctions on businesses.
- Acted for the successful party in a High Court judgment striking out the opponents claim due to invalid service out of jurisdiction.
- Acted for the successful party in an Admiralty Court decision in a complicated matter relating to the arrest of a vessel and distribution of sale proceeds.
- Member of the Law Society, Lithuanian City of London Club.
