North P&I Club, the UK-based marine mutual liability re/insurer, has expanded its specialist Cargo Claims team with the appointment of David Richards as Deputy Director, Cargo.
Richards joins North from commercial law firm Ince & Co, where he has worked since 2007, most recently as a partner.
He is a specialist in commercial shipping and trade, and brings expertise in dealing with commodities, bill of lading, and charterparty contracts to his new position at North.
Andrew Taylor, North’s Global Director, Claims, said: “Everyone at the Club is focused on delivering the very best member service and David’s appointment is a further advancement in the range and quality of advice we can offer our Members and we wish David well in his relocation to Newcastle.”
Richards also commented: “North has a second to none reputation in the P&I sector and I’m looking forward to working with North’s team around the world to build upon this deep-rooted commitment to service excellence.”
Richards also lectures on shipping and trade law, and litigation and arbitration more generally, and has a special interest in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
