Who has the burden of proof in a cargo claim?

Somewhat surprising that four centuries of shipping litigation in London should not have returned a definitive answer to this question before now.

English judgments are also generally available online at www.bailii.org.

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English Lawyer, based in Norway

Available for arbitration or mediation, online or in person. Willing to travel.

Key experience at a glance:

* Accredited Mediator
* Full Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)
* Panel Member of SCMA (Singapore)
* Former Head of Legal at a leading dry bulk vessel operator (12 years)
* In-house Lawyer at Marine Insurer (P&I and FDD) for Owners and Charterers (8 years)
* Private practitioner at leading City of London firm (4 years)
* Former English Solicitor (since 1991, now non-practising)
* Consultancy and Board of Director experience
* Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Sara Gillingham Aukner