Paul’s expertise extends to most aspects of shipping, with particular emphasis on charterparty disputes, carriage of goods by sea, sale & purchase (both contentious and non-contentious) and newbuilding contracts. He also acts frequently in errors and omissions claims for chartering and sale & purchase brokers, ship managers and shipping agents.
Paul is regularly involved in the drafting of newbuilding contracts and the resolution of disputes arising under them. He is co-author of "Sale of Ships – The Norwegian Saleform” and is a regular lecturer on his subjects.
“one of the top maritime lawyers in London at the moment.“practical, hardy and very experienced,”" Chambers & Partners, 2012
”Intellectually, one of the firm’s best trainers who always gives good, solid advice.” Chambers & Partners, 2009
Acting for commodity trading companies, Paul advises on all aspects of the sale and transportation of soft commodities, crude oil, refined products and gas and has dealt with numerous trade disputes ranging from contamination, shortage and late delivery claims to hedging issues. His expertise extends to trade arbitrations, including GAFTA and FOSFA.
In addition, Paul has drafted different types of sale, off-take, storage and joint venture agreements and he has advised trader clients on their corporate structures.
Paul’s broad practice has meant he is frequently involved in more general commercial contract and tort disputes on behalf of clients. These disputes are often resolved by arbitration.
"A first-class practitioner in the art of dispute resolution, intellectually top-notch and very straight in his dealings...the way he involved counsel and got the whole team to work together was excellent." Chambers & Partners, 2008