What Chambers Global Guide 2004 Said About Us

The Firm: Jonathan Rostron's decision to set up a small enterprise of his own following his departure from Sinclair Roche & Temperley has proved a shrewd move. Operating within the context of a seven-lawyer office, he has overheads low enough to make him "fiercely cost competitive" in a tight market. Success has led to the firm branching out into insolvency and general commercial litigation; but the emphasis still lies squarely on shipping matters on both the wet and dry side where the firm advised a syndicate of Taiwanese banks on the arrest, auction and sale of four Kien Hung vessels. Admiralty predominates, however, with the team acting on matters large and small. These include representing the Chinese salvors after a fire on the liquefied petroleum gas carrier 'Gaz Poem' and advising the owners following an explosion on board the container vessel 'Sea Elegance.'

The Lawyers: Jonathan Rostron himself is praised as "a good fighter who is known to most of the London, Scandinavian and Asian P&I clubs."
 
The Clients: The team largely acts for P&I clubs, owners and underwriters. Freight forwarders and terminal operators are also serviced.