Phil James

Phil has over 20 years' experience acting on behalf of shipowners, ports, fleet hauliers, their specialist insurers and allied industry organisations. He is highlighted in the latest Legal 500 as "very clear and open in his communication". Described by clients as "being good at evaluating and solving difficult issues" and "bringing comprehensive knowledge to all aspects of port and shipping business", Phil is experienced in all issues arising out of the interaction between ship, port and cargo interests.

Claims expertise includes collisions, unsafe ports, pollution and environmental incidents, bailment and goods in transit, fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries. Risk management and regulatory expertise includes emergency investigation and  response to HSE and MCA/MAIB intervention. Business protection expertise includes protection and collection of port revenue and marine recoveries generally. More recent non contentious activity includes project management of all stages of a major marine infrastructure project; from planning and environmental impact issues, through to procurement and  contract management and ultimately delivery.