Experience
Natixis SA v Marex Financial Limited & Ors [2019] EWHC 2549. Instructed by the Defendant underwriters concerning fraudulent receipts for nickel stored at warehouses in Singapore. The case was one of series concerning multi-million dollar international metals trading frauds and fraud operating on the sale and exchange of warehouse receipts and LME warrants.
Masefield AG v Amlin Corporate Member Limited [2011]. Advised on coverage issues for London Market insurers in relation to piracy events, including the Somali pirate attack on the BUNGA MELATI DUA tanker. This is a leading piracy case involving the Court of Appeal on public policy issues in respect of ransom payments and coverage. The decision clarifies the law of marine insurance in relation to piracy, the treatment of ransom payments and CTL /ATL losses as a matter of English law.
Instructed by insurers and dealers in relation to the 2015 Hatton Garden jewellery heist, one of the larges burglaries in English legal history.
Mohammed Idris Jabir v H.A. Jordan & Co Limited [2010]. Successful in the Court of Appeal following the loss of a rare and exceptional natural 13.09 carat pearl. The Court upheld the decision at first instance that "best evidence" principles should be applied to assess market value. Evidence of a purchase and prospective sale of the pearl between informed and willing buyers/sellers was sufficient to establish the damages to be awarded to the Claimant.
Advising on insurance coverage issues for London Market, US and European Insurers and advising on potential recovery action in Korea in relation to the 2016 Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy, the largest bankruptcy in shipping history.
Transamerica Leasing Inc v Institute of London Underwriters, (11th Cir. 2005, US Court of Appeals) Instructed by Defendant insurers in this leading marine insurance case on coverage in situations of bankruptcy. It was referred to during the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy case. The issues concerned the standing of Transamerica as an additional assured or a loss payee, whether there had been non-disclosure of material facts and/or misrepresentation, and "insolvency or financial default" under the Institute Container Clauses.
Micro Anvika Limited v TNT Express Worldwide (Euro Hub) NV / Ninatrans NV [2006]. The leading case under English law concerning the definition of "wilful misconduct" and Article 29 of the CMR.
Testimonials
Recognised in Best Lawyers UK for "Shipping Law / Transport Law" - Best Lawyers UK 2024
Notable practitioner for "Transport: Logistics (UK-wide)" "Christopher Dunn is always extremely commercial and offers a responsive service" - Chambers UK 2024
Notable Practitioner for "Shipping (UK-wide)" "Christopher Dunn is an exceptional Lawyer and team leader. He handles matters with the right level of commercial sense"; "Christopher Dunn is smart, accessible and thinks outside the box" - Chambers UK 2024
Leading Individual and Recommended Lawyer for "Shipping (London)" "Christopher Dunn spearheads the practice and is renowned for his proficiency in cargo insurance claims" - The Legal 500 UK 2024.
Memberships
Chris is a Director of ICIC (International Cargo Insurance Conference) . He is an accredited Mediator with CEDR and welcomes appointments as a Mediator. He is also a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.