Shaan Burton

Shaan is a Partner in Kennedys’ marine team, advising insurers and major corporates on a wide range of dry shipping matters. Her practice spans shipping and marine insurance claims, contract reviews for leading freight forwarders, defending cargo damage claims, warehousing disputes and providing policy coverage advice.

She has significant experience working with multinational freight forwarders on CMR disputes, contractual issues and cargo claims, with a particular focus on the transit of fine art, pharmaceuticals, commodities, and on claims involving theft of high-value cargo and wilful misconduct.

Shaan also has a strong ports and terminals practice, advising on claims from cargo interests and liabilities arising from port operations. This often includes issues around the seizure, detention and destruction of goods at international ports, as well as advising insurers on sanctions risks when covering losses in sanctioned jurisdictions.

Her policy coverage practice is extensive, from handling coverage defences to advising on specialist wordings tailored to insureds and sectors such as the transport of high-value or dangerous goods.

Alongside this, Shaan regularly drafts contracts for carriers and cargo interests. She has particular experience in drafting agreements designed for use across multiple jurisdictions and in coordinating input from Kennedys’ global network.

Her warehousing work includes disputes around duties of care for stored goods and claims brought under industry standards such as the UKWA. With a wide international network, Shaan frequently manages claims that span multiple jurisdictions.

Industry Insights & Engagement

Shaan is the author of the bi-monthly Logistics: Bite-Size Insights that covers regular updates and guidance for the logistics industry. 

Shaan is a member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL).