Al Tamimi & Company boosts Shipping, Aviation & Logistics Practice with New Partner

Al Tamimi & Company boosts Shipping, Aviation & Logistics Practice with New Partner

Wesley Wood, a specialist shipping lawyer, has joined Al Tamimi & Company as a partner in the firm's Shipping, Aviation & Logistics practice. This addition has bolstered the firm's capabilities and is a testament to its commitment to delivering the highest level of expertise and experience to its clients.

With more than 13 years of experience in the field, Wood specialises in advising on a broad range of shipping and international trade matters, with a primary focus on contentious issues.

He possesses extensive experience representing clients in ship arrests and attachments related to various disputes, including charterparty disputes, bunker, cargo, mortgage, and crew claims, among others.

In addition to his expertise in shipping matters, Wood also focuses on handling complex international trade and commodity disputes. He is a member of the Transport & Insurance group and has been recognized by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner for his exceptional legal skills and contributions to the field.

"We always want to strengthen across our departments to ensure our clients have access to the best legal advice in the Middle East and North Africa. Already this year we have promoted six lawyers to Partner, and brought in three new Partners to the firm, and in Wesley we have a specialist that brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise for our teams and clients to tap into. In particular, his expert capability in dealing with large complex international trade and commodity disputes," Samer Qudah, Al Tamimi & Company's Managing Partner, said.

"I am delighted to have joined Al Tamimi & Company and I look forward to working with my colleagues across the Middle East and North Africa to maintain the firm's leading reputation," Wood commented on his joining the firm that offers full legal services in the MENA region.

The firm has 17 offices spread across 10 countries and demonstrates the desire to continue to be the leading law firm in the MENA.