Matt Hannaford: Hannaford Turner LLP specialises in a wide range of transactional shipping law areas including ship finance, newbuilding projects, acquisitions and joint ventures, and he is recognised as one of the leading lawyers in ship sale and purchase. Matt was a member of the BIMCO documentary sub-committee for the preparation of Saleform 2012.

Paul Turner: Partner, Hannaford Turner LLP works with leading companies in the cruise ship, tanker, offshore, debt and equity financiers, and mega yacht sectors. Plus with shipyards on a wide range of asset and business acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, construction and conversion projects, and complex operating and financing arrangements.

Emeritus Editor Iain Goldrein KC: Visiting Professor (The Sir Jack Jacob Chair) in Litigation; Nottingham law School; Companion of the Academy of Experts.