Keystone Law has expanded its shipping team to 16 partners with the recruitment of Richard Johnson-Brown from rival Watson Farley Williams in Greece.
Based in Greece since 2010, Johnson-Brown is described as an experienced litigator, specialising in disputes involving shipbuilding, ship sales, charterparties and bills of lading, as well as collisions, groundings and general average disputes.
He acts for shipowners, shipyards, charterers, P&I clubs, hull and machinery underwriters and cargo interests.
“Our marine team has grown substantially over the past year with lawyers based in the key shipping locations throughout the world,” said James Knight, founder and CEO of Keystone Law.
"Richard’s arrival further strengthens our presence in Greece and I am delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Johnson-Brown added that Keystone has a reputation for using technology and modern working practices to help its team work more efficiently.
"The Keystone model is ideally suited to the developing needs of the shipping industry as its innovative structure allows us to concentrate on giving our clients the service they want in the ways that they want it,” he said.
Ince lawyer added
In November, Keystone added to its growing UK team with a move for an Ince lawyer.
The UK company said it had recruited Fei Mao as a partner to strengthen its shipping and dispute resolution practice.
Mao specialises in resolving legal tussles over charters, bills of lading, international sales of goods and shipbuilding contracts.
The company also said it had made “multiple hires” last summer.
