Chums on Seats - Watson Farley & Williams

Watson Farley & Williams

Jonathan Kellett has joined Watson Farley & Williams as a partner in the firm's London-based shipping group. Kellett was formerly a partner with Berwin Leighton, heading its shipping and aviation group.

Kroll & Tract

Gerard White, formerly with Hill Rivkins, has become an associate with Kroll & Tract in New York, continuing his practice in marine, transportation and insurance litigation.

Kroll & Tract has also changed its New York phone number to +1 212 223 9400, and its fax number to +1 212 750 4467-69-71.

Haight Gardner Consulting

Haight Gardner Holland & Knight has established Haight Gardner Consulting to act as US claims correspondent for the Skuld P&I Club.

International Group

NAOMI Cohen, a solicitor with London law firm Paisner, has been appointed assistant secretary to the International Group of P&I Clubs.

Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co has appointed two new partners to its energy division in London - Martin Byatt and Michelle Dunne, both formerly partners with Penningtons.

Holman Fenwick

Holman Fenwick & Willan has opened an office in Nantes, France. Helene Cadiet, who has been practising in the area for some time, will be permanently based at the office, which is located at 1 rue Eugene Varlin, 44000 Nantes, France. Tel: +33 2 51 84 93 60. Fax: +33 2 51 84 93 69.

Healy & Baillie

Brad Berman, formerly with Seward & Kissel, has been appointed a partner by Healy & Baillie in New York. Berman, who is president of the Connecticut Maritime Association, is a specialist in ship finance and corporate law.

INDECS

LONDON-based average adjuster and risk manager INDECS has established INDECS (Hellas) Ltd in Piraeus, specifically to provide average adjusting services to the Greek shipping community. The INDECS team in Piraeus is, left to right, Michael Docherty, John Belousis and Paul Cook.

Curtis Davis Garrard

CURTIS Davis Garrard has appointed two new associates, Tim Strong and Colin Snell. Strong was formerly with Watson Farley & Williams, while Snell is a barrister. Both have specialised in shipping and commercial disputes.

Findlay & Tait

Gavin Fitzmaurice has been appointed an associate by South Africa's Findlay & Tait. He works in the firm's shipping department.

Constant & Constant

CONSTANT & Constant has appointed two new partners specialising in maritime litigation. Richard Olsen joins from Stephenson Harwood, where he established that firm's admiralty practice, while Angela Reed was formerly with Eversheds in Newcastle.