Michelle acts for shipowners, charterers and P&I Clubs. She is familiar with all aspects of the firm’s shipping practice and has a particular focus on charterparty and bill of lading disputes.
Michelle represents shipping clients in LMAA and ad-hoc arbitrations and also in mediations and proceedings in the High Court. She has extensive experience of dispute resolution in other jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, New York and South Africa. She co-ordinates the firm’s contacts with law firms in South Africa and our response to national and international trade sanctions including, amongst others, those against Iran, Libya and Syria.
Michelle also has extensive experience in handling litigation arising from maritime casualties including: collisions, groundings, fires, engine failures, salvage incidents, pollution and personal injuries. Some of the casualties she has been involved in include The Cita, Safmarine Agulhas and Tasman Pioneer.