Anthony brings over 25 years’ specialist experience in maritime and transport law, advising shipowners, cruise operators, marine insurers, P&I Clubs, logistics providers, and Australian government bodies.
His practice spans injury claims (including asbestos, Seafarers Act and class action litigation), Admiralty and casualty issues, cargo disputes, collisions, salvage, pollution, and fire. He also advises on marine insurance, logistics liability, charter operations, customs, and workplace injury. He also acted for the U.S. DOJ to obtain Hague Convention foreign evidence orders.
A recognised expert in maritime litigation, he is also a Notary Public and was admitted nunc pro tunc to the U.S. District Court. He is listed in Best Lawyers™, Doyle’s Guide, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in personal injury law.
Expertise
Experience
- Marine and Boating InsurersAdvising on claims involving ship sinking, on-board fire, unseaworthiness, breach of warranty, and policy coverage issues.
- Marine and Boating InsurersHandling claims and advisory matters related to pleasure craft, competitive events (such as powerboating, yachting, and water-skiing), and charter vessel operations.
- Marine and Boating InsurersAdvising on policy wording and coverage disputes under the Marine Insurance Act and Insurance Contracts Act.
- Marine and Boating InsurersProviding guidance on shipboard incidents involving fire and structural damage.
- Marine and Boating InsurersProviding legal counsel and representation in salvage, collision, injury, and fatality claims, including those involving maritime limitation under the 1976 Maritime Limitation Convention.
- Ship Operators and P&I/Liability InsurersRepresenting clients in passenger and crew personal injury claims, including asbestos-related litigation and Seafarers Act/workers compensation matters.
- Ship Operators, Terminal and Warehouse Operators, and Their InsurersAdvising and acting in occupational health and safety (OHS) matters, including regulatory prosecutions and workplace safety compliance.
- Ship Operators, Stevedores, and Their InsurersAdvising on marine and environmental pollution liability and regulatory compliance.
- Ship Operators and P&I InsurersActing in cargo damage disputes and related legal proceedings.
- Marine InsurersAdvising on liability issues arising from ship repair and construction.
- Terminal and Warehouse Operators and Their InsurersHandling industrial accident claims, including those involving the common law liability of “host employers.”
- Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, and Their InsurersAdvising on liability issues relating to customs, freight forwarding, and carriage of goods.
