Nikki deals with all types of dry shipping matters, including charterparty, bill of lading, cargo and shipbuilding disputes. Nikki regularly acts for shipowners, charterers, traders, cargo interests and their insurers.

She has been instructed on various disputes including unsafe berth, bunker and cargo disputes. She regularly deals with the dry shipping aspects of major maritime casualties, including vessel fires and stack collapses. Nikki has a particular expertise in dealing with cargo claims including gas, oil, containerised and bulk cargoes involving complex technical issues. Her expertise extends to commercial disputes including injunctive relief and breach of contract.

Nikki has completed a year on secondment with an International Group P&I Club in London, where she gained invaluable commercial insight on a broad range of FD&D and P&I matters.

Nikki is the current Chief Editor of Well Heeled, Stephenson Harwood's bulletin for clients engaged in LNG and gas transportation, trading and offshore production. She presents on LNG chartering issues, as well as marine and international trade topics.

She is passionate about improving diversity within the legal industry and is a Professional Ambassador for Aspiring Solicitors and is a Charity Trustee for the firm's scholarship scheme. Nikki is qualified in England and Wales and is based in London.

"Highly resourceful and able shipping lawyer, with an acute commercial awareness of the shipping industry. Nikki has provided an outstanding legal advice and has argued our cases brilliantly and powerfully in a number of dry cases, where we have instructed her to act for us, leading to a beneficial settlement."
Captain Georgi Yorgakiev (General Manager), "K" Line Bulk Shipping (UK) Ltd.