Kirsty MacHardy
Partner - Head of Transportation & Trade sector
Kirsty is a leading shipping and off-shore lawyer, renowned for her strategic guidance in complex, multi-jurisdictional maritime disputes and negotiations.
Partner - Head of Transportation & Trade sector
Kirsty is a leading shipping and off-shore lawyer, renowned for her strategic guidance in complex, multi-jurisdictional maritime disputes and negotiations.
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Kirsty MacHardy is a trusted Partner for shipbuilders, major owners, charterers, and insurers, offering her expertise in complex shipping and offshore matters. Her client base includes some of the world's leading maritime entities, who rely on her for her deep legal and commercial understanding of both contentious and non-contentious shipping and off-shore issues, from shipbuilding contracts to sanctions advice.
Kirsty provides comprehensive support across the full spectrum of dry shipping disputes, including time and voyage charter disputes, bills of lading, shipbuilding/repair contracts, MoAs. Kirsty has particular expertise in LNG/FLNG matters and was the general editor of LNG Offshore Production and Regasification. Kirsty also form part of the firm's sanctions team and regularly advises on sanctions and other geo-political risks impacting the maritime sector.
Her extensive experience in the English High Court, Appeal Court and Supreme Court and international arbitration ensures that clients receive robust representation in high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings. Her pragmatic approach and ability to anticipate challenges allow clients to move forward with confidence.
Clients value Kirsty's sharp insights and her ability to deliver results, in contentious and non-contentious matters. Her reputation for achieving fantastic outcomes is well-earned, making her a sought-after advisor in the maritime sector. Kirsty's work is characterized by her commitment to understanding her clients' needs and delivering solutions that align with their strategic goals.
Leading Shipowner | Maritime and Offshore Disputes
Acted for a leading shipowner in relation to significant claims under a shipbuilding contract and LNG charterparty arising from latent defects found with a newbuild LNG vessel.
Leading shipyard
Acted for a major shipyard in defending multi-million dollar claims arising out of the alleged wrongful cancellation of six shipbuilding contracts.
Leading shipowner
Acted for a major shipowner in relation to claims arising from the detention of a vessel in Ukraine following the outbreak of the Ukraine/Russia war.
Leading offshore contractor
Acted for a global offshore contractor in negotiating a multi-million service contract and charterparty for vessels to be used for the construction of off-shore wind fields.
Leading shipowner
Acted for the successful applicant in relation to an application in the Commercial Court for security for costs.
