Chris Metcalf

Partner @HFW

City Of London, GB

My practice spans a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the shipping, offshore and oil and gas sectors, including charter party, COA, bills of lading and other commercial agreements. I also advise insurers on coverage and subrogation, and have significant experience of litigation, mediation and arbitration in local and international venues.My clients include vessel owners and charterers, offshore service contractors, oil majors, mining companies, traders, bunker suppliers, P&I Clubs, and other marine and offshore insurers.HFW is widely recognised as the best maritime law firm in the world and constantly strives to be at the forefront of our marine sectors. We have evolved with our clients, keeping the world moving from the beginning of the supply chain to the end. We operate in the world’s key shipping hubs enabling us to provide a streamlined, global service when our clients need us most, whether helping them to negotiate deals, solve disputes or comply with the increasingly complex regulations which affect them. We’re fast to act, first on the scene, frontline problem solvers.We have over 600 lawyers working across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We take a progressive approach to our roles in commercial business – thinking creatively and pragmatically to support our clients.Whether we are solving complex issues within the construction, aviation or shipping industries, or providing advice across insurance, commodities and energy we are specialist lawyers here to add value to our clients.

SOAS University of London

Bachelor of Arts - BA, History