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Quadrant Chambers is a leading set of barristers’ chambers specialising in commercial litigation. We provide advocacy services and advice in relation to court proceedings, inquiries, arbitration and mediation in the United Kingdom and abroad. We also act as arbitrators, mediators, expert witnesses and inquiry chairs. We are a leading maritime and aviation set, but our practice encompasses the whole spectrum of international and commercial disputes including international trade and transport, commodities, banking, insurance and reinsurance, energy, construction, professional negligence, information technology, media, sport, commercial agreements, agency, European law, disaster litigation and judicial review.

Fishers is a small, independently minded, firm of solicitors specialising in commercial shipping and international trade litigation. The preponderance of our work is in LMAA Arbitration or before the Commercial Court. We provide a skilled, personalised service and our wish is to form enduring relationships with our clients. We have close connections with other independent lawyers and experts throughout the maritime world, whom we will call upon because of their particular expertise and not because they are an associated office.

Holman Fenwick Willan is a global law firm advising businesses engaged in international commerce. The firm has focused the development of its capabilities in the following core sectors: commodities, energy, finance, insurance & reinsurance, shipping, transport. With offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, the firm has one of the largest international arbitration and dispute resolution practices of its kind.

The Baltic Exchange is a membership organisation at the heart of the global maritime marketplace. We provide independent daily shipping market information; maintain professional shipbroking standards and resolve disputes.

BIMCO is an independent international shipping association, with a membership composed of ship owners, managers, brokers, agents and many other stakeholders with vested interests in the shipping industry. The association acts on behalf of its global membership to promote higher standards and greater harmony in regulatory matters. It is a catalyst for the development and promotion of fair and equitable international shipping policy. BIMCO is accredited as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), holds observer status with a number of United Nations organs and is in close dialogue with maritime administrations, regulatory institutions and other stakeholders within the EU, the USA and Asia. The association provides one of the most comprehensive sources of practical shipping information and a broad range of advisory and consulting services to its members.

The IDRC is well known and respected as the market leader in providing dispute resolution facilities. With its centrally placed building in the heart of ‘Legal London’, modern equipment and skilled staff it is capable of hosting arbitrations, mediations, video conferences and all other meetings.

The LCIA is one of the world’s leading, most modern and forward-looking, international commercial arbitration institutions, with offices in London, Dubai and New Delhi. Its aim is to provide efficient, cost effective, flexible and impartial case administration, regardless of the location of the parties, and under any system of law.

Bentleys, Stokes and Lowless is a highly regarded practice specialising in maritime and insurance law. Our primary aim is to offer the highest quality and standards of service, representation and advice to clients. We offer a wide range of experience in handling contentious and non-contentious issues arising out of international trade and transport, all aspects of shipping and marine insurance and general commercial disputes. Practice areas include: marine casualty investigation and response; charterparties and other transportation contracts; cargo claims; international trade & CMR; insurance/reinsurance; shipbuilding; ship sales and finance; shipmanagement, shipbroking & agency; personal injury and commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration.

The Baltic Exchange is a membership organisation at the heart of the global maritime marketplace. We provide independent daily shipping market information; maintain professional shipbroking standards and resolve disputes.

Ince & Co is an international law firm, with a network of nine global offices. Regularly judged the world's leading maritime law firm, Ince counts among its clients many of the world's largest shipowners, charterers, traders and insurers.

Dealing with over 500 arbitrations at any one time in virtually every jurisdiction in the world, and an unrivalled reputation as the world's largest shipping practice, Clyde & Co is the leading international law firm delivering a full range of legal services to core sectors shipping, trade and marine insurance.

Jackson Parton is a medium-sized niche City practice specialising in shipping, commodity, insurance and related commercial litigation, arbitration and advice. Founded in 1992 the firm has flourished ever since.

Trilantic is a UK and European based legal support company focused on eDisclosure services, delivering solutions to lawyers, in-house counsel, accountants and auditors around the world on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis.

The Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee, established in 1935, is a non profit making organisation representing Shipping Offices, with Greek interests, established mainly in London.

Reed Smith is one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, with nearly 1,700 lawyers in 23 offices throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States.

The London P&I Club: committed to quality, mutuality and the delivery of a first class service to our membership.

Stone Chambers is a leading set of commercial barristers specialising in shipping and international trade

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is the professional home for dispute resolution. With 12000 members worldwide, CIArb sets global standards for dispute management.

The Institute of Maritime Law is the leading UK centre for teaching, research and consultancy in maritime law disciplines.

The UK Defence Club is one of the most influential providers of FD&D cover to the maritime industry. It has assisted its shipowner and ship operator Members for over 100 years in protecting and establishing their legal rights and shaped shipping law in the UK and in other jurisdictions.

“Russia & Ukraine. Legal and Insurance” is the project of International Law Offices, Ukraine and Remedy Law Firm, Russia. Complex projects’ for ports and terminals implementation. Legal assistance for shipping and transport entities on the territory of Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries. www.remedy.ru

MFB is a partnership of maritime and insurance lawyers based in London.

The Baltic Magazine The quarterly editions of this official magazine promote the shipping industry to an elite readership throughout the world. Every issue includes a key feature focus looking at the development of different aspects of the global shipping and freight industry.

Established more than 125 years ago, Fairplay is an award-winning magazine that provides news, analysis, markets summary, topical features and commentary on the global maritime community.

With the highest subscription rate of any maritime publication (circ. 8,500), TradeWinds is the most successful and biggest paid-for shipping newspaper in the world. It’s enviable position is the result of a dedicated single-minded pursuit of hard-hitting and entertaining journalism in a market awash with uncritical reporting.

WISTA is an international organisation for women in management involved in maritime transportation business and related trades, fostering networking, education and mentoring. Over 1,000 individual members participate in 27 national associations.

Lloyd's Law Reports is the most authoritative and comprehensive collection of maritime and commercial case decisions available, bringing busy practitioners the practical information they need.

Lloyd's Maritime Law Newsletter provides succinct summaries of recent court decisions from around the world and is the first publication to provide details of London Arbitrations through our exclusive agreement with the L.M.A.A.

Lloyd’s List is the leading daily provider of international shipping and maritime news, providing you with daily overview of international market trends plus informed analysis on the news.