Legal & Arbitration Support
Expert-witness, technical-advisor, and arbitration support for shipping disputes.
Independent technical and operational expert support for owners, charterers, P&I clubs, and law firms in LMAA, SMA, SCMA, HKIAC, and ad-hoc arbitrations, plus court proceedings. We do not provide legal advice — we provide the technical evidence your lawyers need.
What you receive
Every engagement comes with documented outputs your team can act on.
How the engagement runs
A typical schedule — adjusted to your fleet, calendar, and priorities.
- 01 · Conflict check & engagementWeek 1
Conflict check, terms of engagement, and document bundle handover.
- 02 · Document reviewWeeks 2–4
Detailed review of charter party, voyage records, weather data, and correspondence.
- 03 · Expert reportWeeks 5–8
Drafting of independent expert report, with iterations against counsel's instructions.
- 04 · Hearing supportAs listed
Joint expert meetings, statements of agreed/disagreed issues, and oral evidence.
Practitioner-led, credentialed delivery
This package is delivered by a senior team with the operational and regulatory background to back every recommendation.
- Master mariners and chief engineers with expert-witness experience
- Former DPAs, superintendents, and class surveyors
- Familiarity with LMAA, SMA, SCMA, HKIAC and English court protocols
Clear, defensible technical evidence for your legal team
Stronger position in settlement negotiations
Credible oral evidence at hearings
How we approach every engagement
A consistent four-pillar method — independent of vessel type or fleet size — that produces evidence-based, defensible outputs.
Every finding is supported by records, photographs, interviews, and measurable data — not opinion.
Observations are scored by operational, regulatory, and commercial risk so action plans focus on what matters.
Recommendations are SMART, with proposed owners and target dates that fit your existing SMS workflow.
Reports are written for class, flag, charterers, underwriters, and tribunals — not just internal use.
For routine engagements we propose within 2 business days. For casualty, claims, and pre-purchase attendance we mobilise a qualified surveyor within 24–48 hours, worldwide.
Both. We deliver fixed-scope projects against an agreed deliverable list, or ongoing monthly / quarterly retainers for continuous support.
Senior practitioners only — master mariners, chief engineers, former DPAs, class surveyors, and accredited auditors. No junior staff are assigned without an experienced lead.
Our reports are confidential to the instructing party. We never share findings with class, flag, or third parties without your written instruction.
Ready to get started?
Book a 30-minute discovery call. We'll discuss your fleet, scope, and timeline — no obligation.
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