Expert Witness

Shipping and Maritime Disputes

Independent advice and opinion with over 40 years of hands on experience in the ownership, management and chartering of a wide variety of vessel types trading worldwide.

Senior Shipping Lawyer & Mediator

CCO of P&I Club

“In my 40 years as a shipping lawyer I could count on one hand the clients who were truly outstanding in the field of shipping, who could see problems before they arrived, who knew how to head them off, how and when to act, and how to handle and resolve disputes that third parties brought their way. Bob was one of them, and none excelled him. His expertise is a rare resource”.

CCO of P&I Club

“Worked with Robert for over two decades in different capacity. Thorough professional with high level of integrity, very rarely one comes across such excellence”.

About

Robert Lambert FICS

With over 40 years in the shipping industry I have been fortunate to have gained an unusually wide range of experience in the ownership, management and chartering of a variety of vessel types.
Having held senior positions within smaller, independent ship owning and ship management companies I have had direct involvement with all aspects of vessel operation including:

Chartering and commercial management, principally of bulk carriers and product / chemical tankers.

Technical management from the perspective of both Owner and Manager.

Practical experience of negotiation and implementation of charter parties, MOAs and newbuilding contracts.

Handling of casualties and commercial disputes with lawyers and insurers.

The working and placing of H&M, P&I and FD&D insurance.

Wide experience of technical issues with much time spent onboard or attending drydockings / major repairs.