A new force has emerged on the Durban maritime legal scene – with the amalgamation of two established outfits already specialising in the shipping, transport, logistics and insurance fields. Durban maritime lawyers Andrew Pike and Mark van Velden are the two partners. Pike is also known for his recent appointment as a board member of the Port Regulator, while Van Velden has notched up a decade of practice in London in the legal and P&I (protection and indemnity) sectors. Van Velden Pike & Partners will effectively open their door on October 1, with a five-strong legal team, containing added maritime law experience.
