North

Malcolm joined the Association in 2008. He was called to the Bar in 1981 and worked previously for the Oceanus P&I Club and Steamship Mutual P&I Club. Additionally Malcolm spent two years working for a P&I Correspondent in Piraeus.

Matthew joined the North of England in January 2009 after a short stint with Thomas Miller. He has completed his LLB (Honours) and his Legal Practice Course at Northumbria University finishing in January 2008. Amongst other things, Matthew is responsible for maintaining and assisting with improving a number of systems which assist with the smooth running of the P&I Department on a day to day basis.

Claire joined the Association in 2006 from local maritime lawyers Rayfield Mills. She is a solicitor and has an LLB (Honours) degree. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Claire was a police officer for five years. She is primarily engaged in cargo claims.

Barry joined the Association in April 1999 from the Gard P&I Club in Norway. Having graduated with a law degree from Cambridge University, Barry qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and, prior to joining Gard, worked for international law firm Clifford Chance in London and in Hong Kong. As well as being admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales, he is also admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong.

Iain holds a British Master Mariner's Certificate, has spent sixteen years at sea and has sailed as Master on bulk carriers. On leaving sea, Iain joined Clyde & Co in London where he was involved in "dry work". He joined the Association's Claims Department in July 1995, worked in the Hong Kong Office between 2000 and 2004 (obtaining and LLB (Honours) in 2002) and moved to Singapore at the beginning of 2007 to set up and manage the Association's Singapore Office. Iain primarily handles admiralty, pollution ad cargo claims.

Richard joined North of England from Shell International Shipping in 1994. He sailed as Chief Engineer, and on a variety of ship types. He joined the Underwriting Department in 1998 and is one of the Underwriters working on both P&I and Hull and Machinery.

Joy joined the Association in 2007 in the newly created post of Information Services Executive. She is responsible for developing and organising the Association's information and knowledge into the Knowledge Base, maintaining the Intranet and carrying out legal and business research. Before joining the Association, Joy worked in a range of information roles, most recently running the information service of a large, national law firm.

Nicola joined the Association in February 2000 and is responsible for all pool claims and reinsurance. Previously she was employed with Newcastle P&I Association for eleven years.

Dawn worked at Newcastle solicitors Ingledew Botterell as an office junior and worked her way to secretary. She joined Newcastle P&I Association in March 1989 before moving to North of England. Dawn joined the Risk Managment Department in November 2009, where she is responsible for both loss prevention and survey activities in the department.

Gary joined the Association in November 2003. He graduated from the Shanghai Maritime University with a BA degree in International Shipping Business in 1999. Before he went to the UK to study Maritime Law in the University of Southampton and obtained an LLM in 2002, he had two years working experience with the operating/chartering department in one of the largest shipping companies in China. Gary passed the UK Common Professional Examination in 2003.

Kenny was called to the Singapore Bar in 2005. Prior to joining the Association in 2008, he spent 3 years with Singapore lawyers Allen & Gledhill LLP where he specialised in shipping and admiralty litigation.

Joanne, a qualified solicitor since 1996, joined the Association in 2007 from maritime solicitors Rayfield Mills and Mills & Co., where she specialised in a wide range of shipping matters, including P&I and FD&D related work. Joanne trained at Stephenson Harwood, where she also worked for one year after qualification. Joanne has a BA (Honours) degree in English and French Law and a Diplome des Etudes Universitaires Générales in Law from the University of Bordeaux.

Gary joined the Association in December 2009. Prior to that, he spent the previous eight years dealing with occupation disease ad personal injury claims when working for local solicitors Sintons LLP and Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP. Gary is primarily handling personal injury, stowaway and crew claims.

Kim commenced work with the Association in May 1989. She is primarily involved in providing general assistance to Underwriters, the preparation of documentation and liaising with Members and Brokers on various aspects of cover.

Jill joined the Association as an Office Assistant in 2005 after completing her A-Levels. In 2007 she moved into the Accounts Department as a Credit Control Assistant and is a member of te credit control team.

Peter has been with the Association since 1971 having joined straight from University (BA in Modern History/Politics). He has obtained an ACII (Marine). As a consultant Peter is engaged in specific tasks for the Association.

Natalie is an English qualified solicitor who joined the Association in 2009 from Holman Fenwick & Willian's Piraeus Office. Natalie speaks French, Spanish, Italian and Greek.

Ed graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1999 (LLB) and qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte & Touche with whom he spent four years. Ed also spent a short time with Arriva plc before joining North of England in February 2005. Ed now performs an executive function supporting management within Finance and was previously responsible for reviewing and auditing the Association's systems and controls.

Lesley joined the FD&D Department in May 1998 from London lawyers, Field Fisher Waterhouse. She has a BA (Honours) degree from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and qualified as a solicitor in 1993.

Catherine is a solicitor who previously worked for Newcastle based law firm Sintons LLP, where she was responsible for both contentious and non contentious commercial work. Catherine graduated from Northumbria University with a BA Honours degree in English, before going on to complete the Common Professional Examination in Law and Legal Practice Course. She joined the Association in 2009 and is primarily responsible for handling cargo claims.

Adrian joined the Association in 1999 from maritime lawyers Rayfield Mills having previously worked in Eversheds' Shipping Department. Adrian became a Manager in 2003. He is involved in all types of claims and has particular responsibility for overseeing the claims of charterer Members. Adrian also heads North's Offshore Team dealing with specialist and offshore operations.

Sanchit first went to sea as a Navigating Cadet in 1997. He has served on various types of ships including container ships, oil tankers and LPG tankers. He has experience in ship to ship cargo transfer operations on oil tankers and LPG tankers. Sanchit is a qualified Master Mariner and has completed the Association's Distance Learning Course in P&I Insurance and Loss Prevention. After working in the Claims Department for over a year, Sanchit joined the Underwriting Department in March 2009.

Rodney joined the Association in 1973, after having served with the Merchant Navy for a period of four years as a cadet and later as a Junior Navigating Officer. He gained an ACII (Marine). As a consultant Rodney is responsible for specific projects within the company.

Elizabeth joined North of England in May 2007. Prior to joining the Association, she was working for Space Imaging Inc, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin. Her current responsibilities include all matters in the Singapore Office which relate to secretarial and office administration.

Paul joined the Association in September 2008. Before that he worked in the London Insurance market for Lloyds, an ILU Company and Lloyd's brokers. In 1980 he joined the Standard Club. During his twenty-eight years there, he worked with Swiss, South American and North African Members, until going to Greece in 1996 to open the P&I office for Standard which he ran until March 2006.

Tricia joined the Association in August 1992 after working for a firm of Newcastle solicitors. She gained an LLB (Honours) degree in law at Lancaster University and is primarily concerned with cargo claims.

Iain is a qualified solicitor having joined the Association in November 2005 from Eversheds, where he handled a wide range of maritime matters including admiralty, P&I and FD&D related work. Prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Iain spent eleven years as a police officer and prior to that five years at sea as a deck officer serving on container ships, bulk carriers and oil tankers. Iain primarily handles admiralty, pollution, cargo and hull & machinery claims.

Andy joined the Association having spent seven years lecturing at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. He is a Master Mariner with sixteen years sea service sailing on a variety of vessel types including bulk, container, passenger ro/ro vessels and tugs. He is involved in delivering many of the services provided within the Risk Management Department.

Ken joined the Association in September 1988 after having previously been with average adjusters Richards Hogg in Glasgow for some thirteen years. He is primarily involved with our sister company MSMI, dealing with hull & machinery matters, however, he also handles claims in respect of fixed and floating objects, and admiralty matters for the Association.

David spent eleven years with Denholm Ship Management on a variety of vessels, but mainly bulk carriers. He holds a Class 2 Deck Certificate and a BSc in Nautical Studies. He joined Newcastle P&I Association in 1994 working in the Claims Department. David moved to the Risk Management Department in 1998. He has special responsibility for condition surveys and deals with classification society and Port State Control issues.

Ian is a Master Mariner who spent thirteen years at sea on a variety of vessels. After gaining a BSc (Nautical Studies) he spent six years in the Admiralty Department of Holman, Fenwick & Willan before joining the Association in September 1988. He obtained an LLB in 1991. Ian opened our office in Hong Kong in July 1995 and is now based in the Head Office in Newcastle.

Helen joined the Association in 2003. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, has a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources within the Association.

Amy joined North of England in March 2001 after living in Toronto for seven years. She is secretary to Alan Lo. Amy's responsibilities are giving secretarial and administrative assistance to all her colleagues in the Hong Kong Office.

Before joining the Association in 1989 John was at sea with Cunard for fourteen years, obtaining his Master Mariner's Certicate in 1987. He has served on a variety of vessels, latterly as Navigation/PR Officer on the QE2 and Chief Officer on product carriers. After three years handling all types of P&I claims, John moved to the Underwriting Department in 1992 becoming a NIML Director in 2002. Since being with the Association he has obtained his ACII and in 1999 obtained a BA (Honours) in Insurance Management.

Michael studied accounting and law in Sydney and is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the High Court of Australia, England and Wales and is a Notary Public (Sydney). Michael joined the Association in January 2009 after working with a large Australian law firm as a Senior Associate in commercial litigation.

Paul has been involved in the P&I industry for over twenty-five years, since obtaining his LLB in 1984. He is responsible for all aspects of the Association.

Andrew spent fourteen years at sea on cargo and container ships. He is a qualified Master Mariner, chartered shipbroker and has an LLM. He joined the Association in March 2005 and is involved with many aspects of the Risk Management Department including loss prevention support for our sister company MSMI.

Dev first went to sea as a Navigating Cadet in 1983. After qualifying as Master Mariner and gaining a degree in Education and Training he became Senior Lecturer with the Faculty of Nautical Science at South Tyneside College for ten years. In 2002 Dev gained command and served as Master aboard Irish Ships, trading in Europe and the Mediterranean. He has been an External Examiner with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency for Masters level Ship Stability and was involved with Pilotage and VTS training on full mission bridge simulators.

Adele joined the Association in 1998 having completed an NVQ in Business Administration and Business Technology. Adele spent ten years within the Risk Management department where she was responsible for both loss prevention and survey activities, one of her primary concerns was the administration and organisation of the Association's annual Residential Training course. In January 2010 she joined the cargo team within the claims department having completed a LLB (Honours) law degree at Northumbria University.

Andrew graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 1992 and joined the Association in 1998 after having previously been employed as an IT Training Officer with C.I.A. Training Ltd. Andrew is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Association's computer systems.

Ed obtained a BA (Honours) in Economics & Accounting from Newcastle University in 1981. He worked as an auditor with KMG Thomson McLintock and as an accountant for a publishing company before joining the Association in September 1990. He is responsible for a wide range of administrative matters.

Alvin joined the Association in September 2009 after spending a year at Skuld P&I Club at its Singapore Office. Prior to that, Alvin was a partner at the Singpore law firm Rajah & Tann LLP where he largely worked on casualties, maritime and trade disputes.

Simon spent thirteen years at sea on a variety of vessels where he reached the rank of Chief Officer. His last ten years were spent onboard anchor handlers, and onshore in the training centre of a large ship operator. He joined the Association's Risk Management Department in September 2008 and is involved in all aspects of the Association's survey activities.

Before joining the Association in September 2005 Brian spent five years at sea, where he worked as a navigational deck officer on various ship types. Since coming ashore, he has also gained a BSc (Honours) Marine Operations from Northumbria University and an MSc Marine Transport with Management from Newcastle University. Brian is currently based in the Association's Hong Kong Office.

Savraj spent the first twelve years of his careeer at sea and was a Master for four years on bulk carriers and general cargo vessels. He has been ashore since 1987 and has worked with Shipowners/Managers as Marine Superintendent, Operations Manager before joining the Association in 1995. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers and Nautical Institute, Savraj moved to underwriting after spending over a year in claims. He graduated from Northumbria University at Newcastle in 1998 with LLB (Honours).

Stephen is a solicitor and joined the Association in 2007 in both the P&I Department ( as General Counsel) and the FD&D Department. He has specialised in shipping and international trade since qualifying as a solicitor in 1980, was a founding partner of Rayfield Mills in 1993, is author of the Association's Guides on Bills and Lading and Letters of Indemnity, and is an experienced mediator.

James experienced life at sea working aboard small dry bulk carriers before graduating from the University of Liverpool with a BSc (Honours) degree in Marine Biology. He has since obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law from London Metropolitan University. He joined the Association in February 2003 and worked in the Hong Kong Office from August 2006 to September 2009 before relocating to the Singapore Office.

Paul joined the Association in November 2005 after eight years working in the Insurance Department of the Automobile Association. His main role is providing assistance to the Underwriters, preparing documents and liaising with Members and Brokers with regards to their cover. The geographical area Paul is responsible for is the Far East although he also deals with several Cuban members.

Stephen has over twenty years experience in P&I cargo, admiralty and personal injury claims, and joined North of England in July 2005 from the American Club.

Graham qualified as a solicitor in Melbourne, Australia and in England, and became a litigation partner in the London shipping law firm of Constant & Constant. Graham joined the Association in 1998.

Marija has a Law Degree from the University of Zagreb, Croatia and in May 2004 she obtained an LLM degree from the International Maritime Law Institute in Malta. In December 2006 she also completed nautical studies at the Maritime Faculty in Rijeka, Croatia. Marija joined the Association in 2004 and relocated to the Hong Kong Office in June 2008.

Lucy is a qualified solicitor and joined the Association in August 2008 from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors. She qualified in 2005 and has practiced in the field of civil litigation/personal injury since 2000. Lucy is primarily concerned with personal injury and cargo matters.

Stephen is a former barrister who joined the Association in 1989, having spent four years with the Gard P&I Club in Norway in their Legal and Special Claims Department. Stephen is the Director with responsibility for the Freight, Demurrage & Defence Department. He also holds a Non-Executive Supervisory Board membership of the International Maritime Bureau, London.

David joined the Association in July 2004. Previously he worked for twenty-four years in general insurance with Norwich Union, the last eight years in their Personal Injury Department. He specialises in personal injury, stowaway, general passenger and crew claims.

Steve joined the Association in 1997, initially working in the Claims Department before joining the Underwriting Department in 2004. In addition to his general underwriting role, Steve has particular responsibility for the War Risks Class. Steve holds a law degree, and is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

David joined the Association in April 2009. He previously gave IT support to companies including Computacentre, HP Compaq and the local government in Durham. He is responsible for all software and hardware systems within the Association.

Gordon joined the Association in June 2009 and has degrees in naval architecture and ocean engineering from the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde. He completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law and trained as a solicitor in London with Shaw and Croft, latterly HBJ Gateley Wareing.

Mark qualified as a solicitor in 1984 and has specialised in FD&D claims ever since. After five years with Newcastle solicitors Ingledew Botterell (now Eversheds) he joined Newcastle P&I Association in 1989.

Abbie joined the Association in 1998 after having gained a BSc (Honours) degree in Sociology and Psychology. She has since completed both the Association's Residential and Distance Learning Courses. Having spent eight years within the Services Department co-ordinating a number of the Association's publications, in February 2008 she joined the personal injury team within the Claims Department and is now an active member of the team.

Anna joined the Association in 2000 when the Greek Office opened after having previously been with Marlin Agencies (Club's P&I Correspondents in Greece) for four years. She is fluent in English and qualified in accountancy. She is repsonsible for a wide range of administrative and personnel matters. In addition, she organises Member events and training seminars.

Sachin is a Master Mariner with fifteen years of sailing experience, including two years in command. He sailed on various ship types such as bulk carriers, oil tankers and LNG vessels. He joined the Association in June 2008; and has also completed the Qualifying Examinations of "The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers". Sachin handles admiralty, cargo and pollution claims.

Andrea joined the FD&D Department in August 1997 from Cameron McKenna, a firm of solicitors in London. She has an LLB (Honours) in English and French law from the University of Essex and a Diplome Des Etudes Juridiques Francaises from the University of Strasbourg, France.

Gillian obtained a law degree with First Class honours from Westminster University before going on to complete her solicitor's training at London City law firm Addleshaw Goddard where she qualified in 2003. Gillian practised as a commercial litigator at Addleshaw Goddard specialising in resolving high value complex disputes. Gillian is experienced in all forms of commercial dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration proceedings and English High Court proceedings. Gillian joined the Association in March 2009 as a member of the FD&D Department. Gillian also speaks Greek.

Mari joined the Association in 1998, and has been a member of the survey team since November 2000. She is involved with all aspects of the Risk Management Department, with particular responsibility for monitoring port State control detentions and classification society issues in addition to managing the surveyor database.

Andrew obtained an LLB from Aberdeen University. He worked for two and a half years with Seaforth Maritime, having responsibility for marine claims and insurance, hull & machinery as well as P&I. He joined the Association in May 1983 as a Claims Executive and, after two years as an Assistant Manager, has been Claims Manager since 1988 and Director of NIML since 2000.

Nick joined the Association in 1984 following one and a half year's Post Graduate research at the University of Leeds. In 1995, Nick was given special responsibility for services to Members including the coordination of activities involving correspondents. Nick is the Association's Representative on the International Group Representation Sub-Committee.

Paul graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a BBA degree. He joined the Association in 1996, after having previously worked with shipowning companies' claims/operations departments and P&I Clubs' Correspondents in Hong Kong for seventeen years. He was elected a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in 1984.

Belinda joined the Association in 1990 after studying Economics and Accounting at Newcastle University and also has obtained an LLB (Honours) from Northumbria University. Belinda is primarily concerned with cargo and personal injury matters.

Paul obtained a First Class LLB (Honours) degree from Manchester University. Paul joined the FD&D Department in August 1997.

Prior to joining the Association in 2006, John worked for four years in a local solicitor's office dealing with occupational disease claims. Prior to that, he worked for Norwich Union for seven years in their personal injury department. John specializes in personal injury, stowaway, general passenger and crew claims.

Mark joined the Association in January 2001 after having previously worked as an IT/AutoCAD Trainer. Mark is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Association's computer systems.

Karen joined the Association in September 1997 after graduating from the University of Northumbria with an LLB (Honours) Law degree and a post graduate diploma in July 1997. She deals with personal injury, stowaways and general passenger and crew claims.

Kate joined the Association in 2009 after completing a BA (Honours) in Business Management at Northumbria University. She is primarily involved in providing general assistance to Underwriters, preparation of documentation and liaising with Members and Brokers with regards to various aspects of cover.

John joined Newcastle P&I Association in 1986 after graduating with an Honours degree in law. He worked in the Claims Department dealing with a wide variety of claims and is now primarily concerned with cargo and admiralty work.

Antigone is an attorney who joined the Association in 2003 and relocated to the Greek Office in May 2004. Prior to joining the Association, Antigone practiced law with New York maritime law firm Lyons, Skoufalos, Proios & Flood and also worked as a tax and commercial attorney with HSBC in New York. Antigone is a Member of both the New York and New Jersey State Bar Associations.

Thomas is a qualified PRC Lawyer and Master Mariner who joined the Association in June 2007 after spending more than ten years on board container vessels and five years in a maritime law firm in Shanghai, China. He obtained a BSC in Navigation and an LLM in Maritime Law from the Shanghai Maritime University