our firm

Holmes Hardingham is a maritime and commercial law practice based in the City of London, with a strong international reputation.

Founded in 1989, the firm continues to concentrate in its specialist areas, which are maritime, transport, insurance, trade and yacht law. The firm is highly regarded in its field and many of its lawyers feature prominently in various guides to the legal profession.

Much of our work involves dispute resolution, but our extensive experience of litigation, arbitration and mediation also benefits clients in drafting and general advisory work. Clients come from all parts of the world and include ship and yacht owners, charterers, P&I Clubs, hull and cargo underwriters, general commercial insurers, goods in transit insurers, salvage companies, transport undertakings and intermediaries, commodity traders, brokers, dredging contractors, oil companies, trade associations and inspection companies.

To quote one of the leading guides to the legal profession ˝Holmes Hardingham is well established amongst the leading specialist maritime firms in London˝. Commentators in the guides point to a ˝tight, focused, down to earth firm who don't overcharge and do a damn good job˝. The Legal 500 2005 edition describes our multi-modal team as "the outstanding practice in the country, both for the sheer breadth of clients . . . and the depth of knowledge of the market". Our yacht team and commodities team are also highly rated.

Operating from our offices in the heart of the City of London, we have built up and maintain an extensive network of contacts with specialised lawyers in other European and worldwide jurisdictions.

We will continue to go from strength to strength by concentrating on what we do best. When it comes to maritime, transport, trade and yacht law even the largest companies appreciate the benefits of using a smaller firm packed with first class specialists.