Business Details
34 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Marine & International Trade Law Services in London
Established in 1992, Jackson Parton is a specialist marine and international trade law practice based in London. Our firm combines a commercial approach with a commitment to excellence, delivering tailored legal solutions to clients worldwide. With five partners and a team of experienced solicitors, we provide a quality personal service, prioritising client needs through prompt responses and transparent communication. Our expertise spans wet and dry marine law, commodity disputes, insurance litigation, and non-contentious work, serving a diverse client base including shipping companies, insurers, and commodity houses.Recognised as a leading firm by Legal 500, we maintain strong global relationships and adopt a team-based approach to leverage collective experience. Our principles of speed, excellence, and reasonable fees underpin our controlled expansion and ongoing success in niche legal markets.
Services
Marine Law
International Trade Law
Arbitration
Cargo Claims
Charter Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in niche maritime and trade law sectors
- Our team includes Legal 500-recognised specialists in shipping litigation
- Client-focused service with guaranteed rapid response times
- Proven track record in landmark cases involving anti-suit injunctions
- Global network of legal partnerships for cross-border dispute resolution
What people say
Profound experience in international trade law
Fast and efficient replies
Innovative legally with important precedents
Clear and honest case assessments
Excellent international dispute resolution
Services
Marine Law
Comprehensive legal services covering shipbuilding contracts, salvage operations, and maritime pollution incidents. Our team handles collision claims, groundings, and unsafe port disputes with specialist knowledge of international maritime conventions. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in both court litigation and arbitration proceedings.
International Trade Law
Specialist advice on commodity trading disputes, sale of goods contracts, and cross-border transactional issues. We resolve conflicts involving steel, coal, and agricultural commodities through Gafta and LMAA arbitration. Our expertise extends to anti-suit injunctions and enforcement of international judgments.
Arbitration Services
Acting as arbitrators and legal representatives in shipping and trade disputes. We handle cases under major arbitration rules including ICC and LCIA, with particular strength in maritime-specific LMAA procedures. Our approach balances legal rigor with commercial pragmatism.
Cargo Claims
Specialist handling of cargo damage claims, bill of lading disputes, and charterparty breaches. We represent cargo interests and insurers in complex claims involving quality disputes, delayed delivery, and contractual interpretation under Incoterms.
Charter Disputes
Resolution of conflicts arising from voyage and time charters, including demurrage claims and off-hire disputes. Our team advises on BIMCO standard forms and bespoke agreements, with extensive court and arbitration experience in charterparty interpretation.
People
Nick Parton
Partner
Specialist in hull and cargo claims with French language capabilities. Handles professional negligence cases and marine insurance disputes. Direct contact for P&I and FD&D Club matters.
Nils Dahl-Nielsen
Partner
Shipping litigation expert with focus on charterparty disputes and piracy-related claims. Experienced in marine insurance and maritime arbitration procedures.
Andrew Patrinos
Partner
Marine law specialist handling steel, coal, and agricultural commodity disputes. Skilled in shipbuilding contracts and international sale of goods litigation.
Jonathan Clyne
Partner
Experienced in collision claims, salvage operations, and shipbuilding disputes. Handles complex hull and machinery claims with technical engineering knowledge.
Alex Askew
Partner
Shipping arbitration specialist with focus on Gafta and LMAA cases. Advises on charterparty disputes and international trade contract enforcement.
Questions
What areas of law does Jackson Parton specialise in?
We focus on marine law, international trade, shipping litigation, arbitration, and commodity disputes.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we represent clients globally with particular expertise in cross-border shipping and trade disputes.
Are fixed fee arrangements available?
Fixed fees are offered for initial advice and LMAA Small Claims Arbitrations on case-by-case basis.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We guarantee rapid response times with 24/7 emergency contact options available.
What makes your firm different from larger law firms?
Our boutique structure allows direct partner engagement and tailored solutions without compromising expertise.
