Glenn Winter

Partner

Admitted as a Solicitor in 1982.

Glenn has specialised in maritime law for over 40 years. He has huge experience, having been instructed in thousands of arbitrations, in many high-profile Court cases and numerous mediations.

He has acted for many of the same Clients (including Skuld, Spliethoff, Genco and Pacnav) for decades.

Career highlights include:

• Visiting Fellowship at the College of Law, University of Illinois.
• Acting for the successful carrier in The Starsin (House of Lords).
• Recovering over US $500 million in a series of arbitrations under Shipbuilding Contracts with Chinese Yards.
• LNG vessel named after him by John Fredriksen following a successful arbitration.
• Primary draftsman of the Inter-Club Agreement 1996.
• Primary draftsman of Skuld’s Rules (1996).
• Representing successful Owners (without Counsel) against Leading Counsel in an arbitration hearing relating to the construction of a standard war risk clause (The Paiwan Wisdom).
• Giving expert evidence on behalf of Total Transport Corporation in The Erika (Cour de Cassation in Paris).
• Acting in a mediation resulting in a claim in excess of US$100million being set-tled on a drop hands basis.
• Acting for the successful intermediate charterers (Sinochart) in defeating a claim for US $180 million The Ocean Victory (Supreme Court).
• Acting in a mediation in London and in Tema resulting in recovery of US $70 million.
• MA (Oxon)

Glenn studied at the University of Oxford and has taught at the University of Illinois.

Testimonials include the following:

• “A “Quality Superstar” with deep knowledge and understanding of the real issues.” – Legal 500
• “One of the absolute best maritime lawyers in the UK.” – Legal 500
• “Phenomenal practice and offering an amazing quality of service.” – Chambers and Partners
• “Shipping Lawyer of the Year (2017 - 2018) Worldwide (including Counsel)” – Who’s Who Legal
• “The best strategic mind in the maritime sector.” – Chambers and Partners
• “Elicits praise from market sources as a tough opponent.” – Who’s Who Legal