Chris frequently advises buyers and shipyards in relation to building, conversion and repair contracts, as well as dispute resolution, for conventional and specialist offshore vessels, and floating platforms. He assisted BIMCO to develop NEWBUILDCON, a standard form newbuilding contract.

He also advises on yacht and superyacht construction contracts, including contract drafting and negotiation, as well as dispute resolution.

Chris has specialist experience in jurisdictional issues, mediation and major London arbitrations and litigation, particularly for claims arising from shipbuilding, conversion and repair contracts. His experience includes LMAA, ICC and LCIA arbitrations, as well as cases in the Commercial Court, Hong Kong Courts and liaising with lawyers conducting litigation in other jurisdictions.

He also advises on the drafting and negotiation of contracts, as well as dispute resolution, in the renewables sector, including offshore wind farm installation contracts, charterparties and contracts for the construction of wind farm installation vessels. Chris assisted BIMCO to develop WINDTIME and SUPPYTIME 2017.