Holman Fenwick and Willan is the international market leader within the area of casualty handling. Together with our own maritime law expertise, the cooperation will facilitate the opportunity for unique legal assistance to the Norwegian shipping and maritime insurance community in the event of a maritime casualty. Holman Fenwick and Willan has offices in London, Paris, Rouen, Piraeus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Melbourne. The firm comprises more partners and other employees with seagoing experience than any other law firm, and therefore possesses unique advantages in determining the factual circumstances following a marine incident during the important phase immediately after the occurrence.
Marine casualties often give rise to series of complicated legal issues in need of quick resolution, and decisions and choices must be made within a limited time frame. Such issues are questions related to liability, limitation of liability, salvage, General Average, arrest etc. In addition, there is often further complication caused by the involvement of several jurisdictions and governments: the place of the incident, the port of destination, the owners’ place of business, the flag state, other states affected by possible pollution etc – elements that all add to the complexity. The combination of multi jurisdictional presence and a quick assessment of the factual circumstances will often be crucial in order to give the correct assistance. By cooperating, this is exactly what Thommessen and Holman Fenwick and Willan can offer.
Thommessen has facilitated a 24 hour response service in order to provide assistance in the event of marine casualties, with a designated phone number to get in touch with our lawyers. Responsible partner for the response service is
Stephen Knudtzon, and senior associate dr juris
Andreas Meidell and associate
Kristian Lindhartsen are dedicated to cooperate with the lawyers from Holman Fenwick and Willan in the event of a marine casualty.