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He moved to Asia in 1992 and now has over twenty five years’ experience in the region, advising ship owners and their insurers on their maritime casualties. As a qualified Master Mariner, he speaks and understands the language of mariners and those involved in the shipping industry, and has a holistic understanding of maritime operations and marine investigations.

Harry specialises in all aspects of Admiralty law including collision; salvage, total loss and wreck removal; pollution; fire and explosion; cargo shift, loss and damage; and general average. He has been involved in several of the most serious maritime incidents in Asia.

Highlight Matters

• ALNIC MC collision with the US John S. McCain, 
• The Hebei Spirit in Korea, described as one of South Korea's worst oil spills ever.
• Ocean Victory, one of the largest unsafe port claims of recent times.
• The Neftegaz 67 /Yao Hai, a major collision in Hong Kong waters involving complex issues of causation and multiple crew fatalities. 
• The Trans Summer, the sinking of a cargo ship in typhoon hit waters off Hong Kong. 
• Pasha Bulker, a high-profile grounding off New South Wales, Australia.

Legal Directory Quotes

HARRY IS DESCRIBED BY A CLIENT AS "A SEASONED ADMIRALTY PRACTITIONER WHO IS PARTICULARLY ERUDITE BUT WITH A PRAGMATIC APPROACH."Chambers Asia 

Sources agree that “he is "an extremely experienced guy" who is "well regarded in shipping circles." Chambers Asia 

Described by one source as "a good guy to deal with."  Chambers Asia 

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Lauded as "one of the very few real specialists in admiralty work”

Professional Associations & Memberships

>  Law Society of England and Wales

>  Fellow of the Nautical Institute 

What you may not know about Harry

Harry is a keen sailor and owns a Colin Archer steel ketch