9 Gough Chambers invites applications for tenancy from experienced practitioners seeking to further develop their practices. Further details can be found here.
The areas of work in which we have particular expertise, experience and excellence.
9 Gough Chambers has a strong practice in shipping and maritime law. The team have particular expertise with marine accidents, including:
Our team is familiar with the often complex issues that can arise in such cases and regularly advise on matters relating to jurisdiction and limitation. Members regularly appear in the Admiralty Court and junior barristers are available to cover cases falling within the jurisdiction of the County Court.
Our barristers act for both claimants and defendants. Some case examples include:
The team has published a book on this niche area of law called “Work Accidents at Sea”, and this is being updated in 2015.