Turner Hopkins - Barristers & Solicitors in Auckland

Maritime Law

We act for a variety of clients in the marine industry including freight forwarders, marine vessel owners and marine transport operators.  The areas in which we provide advice include:

  • Maritime NZ Prosecutions
  • Admiralty Litigation
  • Vessel Arrest
  • Security and Release
  • Bills of Lading
  • Cargo Damage
  • Collisions
  • Maritime Incident and Investigations
  • Marine Insurance Issues (Insurance)
  • Boat Building Negotiations
  • Sale and Purchase of Boats
  • Disputes under Boat Building, Repair and/or Sale and Purchase Agreements
  • Engine or Hull Failures

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Meet our Maritime Law Specialist(s)

Douglas Mitchell Douglas Mitchell
Douglas is a senior associate and has been in practice since 2000. He is a member of the litigation team and specialises in transport, insurance and civil litigation.

John Stirling John Stirling
John became a partner in 2005. John offers specialist services in property, business and commercial law.

Michael Robinson Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson has been in practice since 1990. He heads our civil litigation, family law, employment law and debt recovery teams.