Solicitor and master mariner Tom Starr has joined the UK P&I Club to serve as a senior claims executive.
Making the switch from Reed Smith, where he practised in dispute resolution arising out of marine casualties and related contractual disputes, Starr will be based in the London office of UK P&I Club manager Thomas Miller.
“The UK Club is renowned in the marine sector for its all-round expertise,” commented Starr, who spent a decade at sea prior to becoming a lawyer. “I look forward to the challenge of joining the team and bringing my own skillset and knowledge of international legal matters to the club.”
The key hire will be responsible for administering advice on areas such as compliance with marine regulations, ship management, bunker disputes, and marine insurance.
“Tom Starr is an experienced marine lawyer and his extensive knowledge of the industry and the legal issues it faces makes him ideally placed for this position,” said UK P&I Club chief executive Andrew Taylor.
“The club will undoubtedly benefit from Tom joining and our members will welcome the expertise he brings.”
