In brief - Local and international news about shipping, aviation and road transport

In this issue we cover local and overseas transport and logistics news and summarise some interesting cases from Australia and around the world which have been handed down in the last eight months.

Colin Biggers & Paisley news

Colin Biggers & Paisley is delighted to welcome Stephen Thompson (partner) and Richard Arrage (special counsel) to our team in the Sydney office. They bring great experience and add considerable depth to the national transport and logistics team, enabling us to achieve our aim to be the best independent maritime legal practice in Australia and a "one-stop" shop for legal services in this area.

We have again been recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia. Stuart Hetherington is listed for alternative dispute resolution, insurance, litigation, shipping and maritime and transportation. Andrew Tulloch is listed for aviation (as well as being named Lawyer of the Year in this category), trade and transport. Stephen Thompson is listed for transport and Andrew Probert is listed for insurance. In addition, Doyle's Guide recognises Marcus Saw as a rising star in 2016.

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Written by Andrew Tulloch, Andrew Probert, Stuart Hetherington, Robert Tuck, Carolyn Wait, Julian Peake and Aaron Potter.