Shipping boutique Preston Turnbull has a well-established reputation for both its dry and wet work, which includes representing clients in major disputes up to the Supreme Court and in arbitration proceedings. The firm further complements its maritime expertise with strengths in the commodities sector, where it acts for a number of major oil companies and global traders. Contentious work is a main area of focus for Andrew Preston, while Elizabeth Turnbull has significant experience handling matters involving Spain and Latin America, especially in regards to disputes.
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‘Preston Turnbull is an excellent law firm. They have a huge knowledge and expertise. The fact that they are fluent in English and Spanish helps a lot. They are excellent persons to build a strong personal relationship with.’
‘Elizabeth Turnbull is a leading person in the maritime legal world. She is outstanding as a person and as a counsel. She really understands the needs of a company and assists to succeed in the claims. She is always the best choice.’
‘The team is a group of very market-savvy individuals who understand the industry from top to bottom. They know the shipping world as well as any other firm in London.’
‘Fanos Theophani is a smart operator who always has an eye on the strategic and commercial angles in any dispute. Tom Kelly is an excellent lawyer and very skilled at handling clients.’
‘Great team led by Fanos Theopani, who reassures with his confident ability to get to the heart of the matter and resolve disputes with timely, practical advice.’
‘The firm is a boutique, although having grown rapidly recently, and keeps true to a core focus on marine and insurance matters. They are very responsive and practical in their advice. The firm is also very cost effective compared to peers and willing to work with clients on alternative fee structures.’
‘The availability, practicality and commercial awareness of the partners stands them out from peers. If feels like they really understand the sector in which we work and how that impacts handling of legal matters.’
Clients clés
- Privinvest Holding SAL
- Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited
- Songa Tankers I AS.
- Ocean Light Shipping Inc.
- Ducat
- Euronav
- Alexandros El Tsakos
Points forts
- Advising Prinvinvest Holdings SAL on parent guarantees issued in respect of the construction of two superyachts.
- Advising Britannica Steam Ship Insurance Association Ltd on all aspects of the claims for damages following the collision, as well as the remedial reconstruction program regarding “ALPINE ETERNITY”.
- Advising Songa Tankers on a claim against Songa for mis-delivery regarding a consignment of RBD palm oil under various bills of lading
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Autres avocats clés
Andrew Preston; Elizabeth Turnbull; Fanos Theophani; Rob Collins; Ed Mills-Webb; Tom Kelly; Dolly Brown; Marie Sundell; Menelaos Nicolaou; Peter McNamee; James Kennedy; Catherine Baddeley