Simon Tatham
+44 (0)20 7929 0548
+44 (0)7885 026554
simon.tatham@tathamlaw.com
Simon Tatham is one of the UK’s leading Admiralty solicitors, and is Senior Partner of Tatham & Co.
For 35 years, and as a partner from 1989, he has worked in the City of London, as well as in Hong Kong, advising an international clientele on issues ranging from routine contractual questions to the coordination of major shipping casualties. He is an active mediator and adept at bringing about a commercial solution.
Plaudits from clients include:
“Even if an accident like this is very much undesired, it is a true pleasure to be supported by such dedicated competence, available when needed, during the entire process.”
“Your skillful handling of Members’ expectations and a notoriously difficult opponent led to a realistic solution and is much appreciated by the Club. Look forward to working with you again soon.”
His varied workload covers matters such as:
Casualty investigation and case coordination
Collisions, groundings and fires
Wreck removal
Heavy-lift capsizes and incidents
Salvage – for salvors, owners or charterers
Towage and Supplytime contract issues
Unsafe port disputes
General Average incidents
Charterers’ liability
Marine insurance coverage
Knock-for-knock clause disputes
Limitation of liability
Cross-border litigation and forum shopping
Ship arrests and attachments