A Practical Guide to Claims Handling
Posted on January 7th 2008 | By admin
Attend this interactive seminar to:
* Improve early case management techniques
* Receive guidance on when or how to appoint an expert
* Explore security and jurisdictional options
* Learn to make informed cost, benefit and risk analysis of litigation strategies
* Analyse cargo and charterparty claims, expert evidence and bunker disputes
* Examine evidential issues and obligations to disclose documents
Including practical sessions on:
* Casualty response to an engine breakdown and a grounding
* Salvage
* Cargo and charterparty claims
Why you should attend:
Dear Delegate,
When we first put together this seminar a few years ago we asked ourselves a question. Much is said about Shipping Law but could we, as solicitors practicing in this incredibly specialised field, get a more practical and useful message across? Secondly if we did, would anyone want to listen to us? Well the answer to that is emphatically yes as we are back for the fourth session with a new programme which I hope this year’s delegates will find stimulating and informative.
The latest cases and developments can be very interesting, but we all know they are only one part of a bigger picture. Accurate facts do need to be collated and analysed and the law applied but to do that in isolation will not get a potential litigant safely home and dry. Clients today also want more. Rightly they are looking to understand the legal process, the tools that are available to them and how to achieve a good result both in a reasonable time frame and at a cost that does not hurt. Whether the case is good or bad, teamwork with one’s lawyers is also, I believe, central to optimizing choices and minimizing risk. This applies all the way through the resolution process. No system is perfect, but if you know the rules surely you can manage it to your advantage?
Therefore we are taking a case study – this year we have an engine breakdown, a grounding and salvage in consequence and claims including cargo claims up and down the charter chain – but instead of applying the law to the issues we will take the players through the claims process from first phone call to closing the file. We hope the delegates will share their own experiences whilst our very knowledgeable team at Bentleys, independent surveyors and experts will give their ideas on how to avoid the pitfalls and how best to present and resolve the issues arising. In the process we will provide guidance on collecting good evidence, which documents are needed, how to present a claim and make an effective open offer to name just a few of the subjects for discussion. Papers, checklists and legal references will reinforce the programme.
I hope you will join us in November, take full advantage of networking with the other delegates and that you will come away strengthened with good practical knowledge and a greater confidence that when faced with claims you will know what choices need to be made and how best to navigate your course. This seminar has been specifically designed for those new to this field or in need of a refresher.
I look forward to welcoming you to the seminar.
Paul Griffiths
Senior Partner, Bentleys, Stokes and Lowless
“Very well organised with relevant, clear and concise programme”
— (EH, Charles Taylor 2007)
Who should attend
* Charterers
* Surveyors
* Risk managers
* Marine insurance brokers
* Maritime & insurance lawyers
* P&I & FD&D claims executives
* Claims handlers & claims executives
* Recovery Agents
* Ship owners & managers
* Underwriters
* Tug & salvage operators
Where: London, UK
When: November 4-5, 2008
