Cargo Law

Cargo Law, established in 2024 by shipping law specialist Charlotte Gale, is a London-based firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in the maritime sector, with a strong focus on soft commodities. The firm represents individuals and businesses engaged in marine transportation worldwide, working closely with counterparts in insurance, trade, and energy to deliver effective solutions for stakeholders in marine cargo.

The firm’s team combines decades of expertise in shipping law, offering guidance across complex cargo, insurance recovery, salvage, general average, and marine dispute matters. Its lawyers are experienced in High Court litigation, arbitration under LMAA, GAFTA, ICC, and LCIA rules, and mediation, ensuring clients receive tailored support in navigating regulatory and commercial challenges.

Team Members

• Charlotte Gale – Founder with two decades of experience in shipping law, specialising in cargo and insurance recovery, including High Court, Arbitration, and Mediation proceedings.
• Kerry-Anne Dixon – Focuses on international trade claims, handling High Court cases, and arbitrations under LMAA and GAFTA.
• Neoclis Kleanthous – Solicitor with expertise in shipping claims, recoveries, salvage indemnity, and marine insurance, with experience in High Court proceedings and LMAA arbitration.
• Sian Herd – Shipping specialist with over 30 years’ experience in commercial shipping litigation, including disputes under charterparties, ship sale and purchase, and agency law, with extensive arbitration and High Court practice.