Tatham & Co
Probate Solicitors
Tatham & Co
2, Sevenoaks
# Tatham & Co
Tatham & Co is a specialist maritime and commercial law firm based in London's City, serving the shipping, offshore, insurance and international trade sectors. The firm handles complex legal matters for shipowners, operators, salvors, insurers and energy companies navigating high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory challenges.
The firm's core expertise spans shipping disputes and contracts, admiralty and casualty response, piracy and maritime security, offshore and energy law, international trade, marine insurance claims, and aviation disputes. They are particularly known for their rapid response to maritime emergencies and casualties, providing immediate legal support when incidents occur at sea.
What distinguishes Tatham & Co is its composition of senior lawyers with deep sector experience who have practised throughout their careers in shipping and maritime law. The partners—Ted Graham, Stephen Askins, Chris Farmer and James Hickland—bring decades of specialised knowledge rather than generalist approaches. The firm emphasises integrity, speed of response and practical experience, qualities essential when handling time-sensitive maritime emergencies or complex international trade disputes.
Their case work demonstrates sophisticated handling of technical maritime issues, from salvage operations and vessel classification disputes to piracy claims and casualty investigations. Recent articles on topics like SCOPIC wording for salvors and girting incidents in tug operations illustrate their focus on nuanced, sector-specific legal problems that demand specialist knowledge rather than standard commercial law advice.
The firm serves international clients requiring London-based expertise in maritime arbitration, insurance coverage disputes, and casualty response.
Tatham & Co is a specialist maritime and commercial law firm based in London's City, serving the shipping, offshore, insurance and international trade sectors. The firm handles complex legal matters for shipowners, operators, salvors, insurers and energy companies navigating high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory challenges.
The firm's core expertise spans shipping disputes and contracts, admiralty and casualty response, piracy and maritime security, offshore and energy law, international trade, marine insurance claims, and aviation disputes. They are particularly known for their rapid response to maritime emergencies and casualties, providing immediate legal support when incidents occur at sea.
What distinguishes Tatham & Co is its composition of senior lawyers with deep sector experience who have practised throughout their careers in shipping and maritime law. The partners—Ted Graham, Stephen Askins, Chris Farmer and James Hickland—bring decades of specialised knowledge rather than generalist approaches. The firm emphasises integrity, speed of response and practical experience, qualities essential when handling time-sensitive maritime emergencies or complex international trade disputes.
Their case work demonstrates sophisticated handling of technical maritime issues, from salvage operations and vessel classification disputes to piracy claims and casualty investigations. Recent articles on topics like SCOPIC wording for salvors and girting incidents in tug operations illustrate their focus on nuanced, sector-specific legal problems that demand specialist knowledge rather than standard commercial law advice.
The firm serves international clients requiring London-based expertise in maritime arbitration, insurance coverage disputes, and casualty response.
Services offered
Shipping disputes and contractsAdmiralty and casualty responsePiracy and maritime securityOffshore and energy lawInternational trade lawMarine insurance claimsAviation disputesCasualty investigation and response