Ed Watt

Partner

Edinburgh

contact details

• EWatt@hbj-gw.com
• dt: +44 (0) 131 222 9843
• df: +44 (0) 131 222 9800
• m: +44 (0) 7918 194 277

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Expertise

Ed is head of the Shipping and Transport department in Scotland and a leading shipping lawyer.

Experience

Co-author of "Ship Registration: Law and Practice" for Lloyd's Shipping Law Library, Ed has acted in the construction and acquisition or sale of more than 120 vessels, and is a recognised expert in dual registration of ships in the Caspian Sea.

Successes

Acting for owners in US$70 million purchase, financing and mobilisation of four North Sea vessels for use in Azerbaijan.

Advising Scottish clients upon £85 million PFI offshore subcontract for performance of mooring maintenance and repair on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Representing Chevron Shipping Limited in the House of Lords case "Chevron North America" concerning the liability of bareboat charterers for berth damage at Sullom Voe under the Harbour Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847.

Advising Middle Eastern clients in respect of USD$300 million tenders for the provision of marine support to offshore construction in the North Caspian Sea, and upon contracts for a fleet renewal program requiring eight new vessels from shipyards in China.

Specialist Lawyer of the Year, Scottish Legal Awards 2010.

Interests

Ed enjoys fell running and music. He also enjoys food and wine.