Stuart is currently the only Master Mariner permanently based at an English law firm in Piraeus. He stands out for his vast experience in admiralty matters, with a focus on emergency response and crisis management. He travels extensively to attend collisions, groundings, fires, explosions and salvage operations all over the world and has represented owners and their insurers in numerous high-profile marine casualties.
His experience also includes dealing with total losses, pollution incidents, cargo damage, unsafe port claims and charterparty disputes. His broad expertise extends to megayacht casualties, particularly in the Mediterranean region.
Stuart was named “Maritime Crisis Consultant of the Year in Greece” at the ACQ5 Law Awards 2020.
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"Stuart has built an extensive network within the shipping industry worldwide which enables him to quickly and effectively manage high-risk situations and resolve resulting disputes. He has a reputation for achieving prompt and favourable settlements for his clients."
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Member of the Nautical Institute