Stephenson Harwood has a distinguished track record in representing Korean global corporations, international banks, insurance companies, and shipbuilding and trading firms in onshore and offshore disputes. Michael Kim co-heads the team and brings extensive experience in shipping, ship finance, and commercial litigation as well as expertise in ADR, advising on charter parties, shipbuilding, and offshore construction contracts. Stuart Burrell specialises in high-value dispute resolution and international arbitration while Stuart Beadnall is a leading expert in shipping and energy, focusing on contract negotiations in offshore oil, gas and shipbuilding. Newly promoted partner Matthew Seah acts for both financiers and shipowners on a broad range of projects, including syndicated and bilateral financings, ECA-backed financings and sustainability-linked loans.

Reed Smith LLP is renowned for its litigation and international arbitration work, with a well-established wet and dry shipping practice. The firm has significant expertise in shipping, onshore and offshore construction, trade, and commodities, handling both disputes and non-contentious matters involving ports, terminals, ship finance, and competition issues in shipping alliances. London-based Alex Andrews leads the practice, focusing on high-value shipbuilding, infrastructure and offshore disputes. Peter Glover specialises in complex shipping, admiralty and trade disputes with cross-border complexities, while Alexander Sandiforth oversees early dispute management and the provision of ongoing advice concerning the performance of long-term high-value contracts. Marjorie Holmes brings extensive expertise in competition law within the marine sector.