Dependable, efficient and effective support – from proven experts.

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Our approach to dispute resolution is widely recognised as among the very best in the business.

Our highly-regarded English qualified solicitors are proficient in handling and managing multi-jurisdictional disputes and matters occurring worldwide. They combine world-class legal backgrounds with hands-on experience at ship-owners and insurance companies. Our mariners meanwhile provide exceptional technical insight to complement our legal advice. Together we’ve expertly handled some of the most complex and notable casualties and cases of the last 25 years.

acknowledging the need for speed

In any sector – but particularly the maritime industry – acting quickly and effectively is key. Delay, deliberation and downtime are expensive, and can potentially affect clients’ profiles and reputations. When lawyers get involved, important commercial considerations can often take a back-seat.

In contrast, we will always prioritise finding fast commercial solutions to complex challenges, which helps to ensure that disputes are often successfully resolved before any mention of arbitration or litigation.

Ours is a ‘litigation as last resort’ approach that ultimately benefits all parties, and returns clients to ‘business as usual’ as soon as possible.

However, if it becomes necessary to fight the case, we allocate our legal teams’ formidable skills to ensure you have the best possible chance of success.

calm and capable – whatever the sensitivity, value, urgency or complexity

Our skills, insight and knowledge cover the complete spectrum of claims. We’re experts with claims arising from every type of maritime casualty, from collisions or allisions to fires, groundings, pollution events, salvage or main engine breakdowns – and with the arrest and limitation proceedings that can follow.

With our up-front clarity and reassurance, and our ability to quickly gauge and rationalise the facts, we set the tone and make things as stress-free as possible from the outset. With insight and precision, we then identify and secure your fastest, most beneficial route to resolution.

dry shipping expertise

We regularly handle all types of charterparty and contractual disputes, including laytime and demurrage disputes, hire disputes, unsafe port/indemnity claims, cargo claims and general average.

Charting international waters with ease

Stann is a preferred strategic powerhouse for managing litigation abroad, with specialism in multi-jurisdictional disputes. We work across many jurisdictions; we can provide unique insight and international context to support our network of local lawyers, and provide our renowned strategic input.

We provide dispute resolution support to the very highest standards. This ensures you achieve the best outcomes as quickly as possible, as cost-effectively as possible, and with minimum stress and disruption.