Marine insurance is the bedrock on which Clyde & Co was founded. Our expertise is second to none. The practice is run from our UK, European and Asian offices, ensuring that we always have our own people on the spot. All the major headline cases in marine insurance in the last decade have involved our lawyers.
Our specialists handle all types of claim for a mainly insurer client-base. This includes the vast majority of the Lloyd’s syndicates, London and international insurers. We cover claims including:
- Cargo
- Hull
- Liability, particularly charterers and ship repairers
- War and terrorism
- Builders risks
- Mortgagees’ interest
- Yachts
- Loss of hire
We provide contentious and advisory services to all parties in the marine insurance business. We act in disputes under marine policies covering all types of risk and vessel type, from luxury sailing yachts to drill ships. Our approach to a contentious issue will take into account all the possible approaches to the case, namely:
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Settlement negotiations
Our team also deals with all aspects of run-off and reinsurance where appropriate.