Kenra Parris-Whittaker

Parris Whittaker litigator Kenra Parris-Whittaker has a well-earned reputation for total dedication to ensuring her clients have access to the justice they deserve – and an uncanny ability to secure a sound and just outcome.

Having studied at the prestigious Inns of Court School of Law she cut her teeth at Callenders & Co, before developing a particular expertise in shipping and admiralty law. Her passionate belief in equal access to justice has seen her act on behalf of clients ranging from injured crew members to vessel repair companies and shipyard owners.

Kenra’s qualities of tenacity, preparedness and determination to secure justice for her clients are ideally suited to maritime law, in which every second counts. Once a ship leaves port and enters international waters, the crew and the vessel’s owner can find themselves in urgent need of swift, responsive legal advice. Should a company find itself subject to vessel arrest, the financial implications can be devastating. Kenra is able to respond with immediate incisive legal action, navigating the legal waters to reach a swift and satisfactory conclusion.

Having worked in one of the world’s busiest container ports, Kenra is able to maximise leverage with port authorities including the Bahamas Maritime Authority, building on connections developed over many years’ legal practice. This indispensable local knowledge - combined with exceptional understanding of maritime law and incisive advocacy skills - is what makes her a top priority for shipping companies seeking legal advice.

Recent areas in which Kenra has successfully acted on behalf of clients – from small companies to major international shipping corporations – include:

• Swift and effective vessel and product arrests;
• Resolving vessel arrests to the satisfaction of all parties;
• Enforcement of rights of Vessel Owners to  Limit  their  Liability;
• Litigating vessel liability on behalf of Insurers;
• Vigorous personal injury litigation on behalf of cruise ship passengers;
• Uncompromising advocacy championing the rights of crew members;
• The resolution of maritime lien and ship mortgage disputes.

With an unrivalled dedication to her clients’ interests, Kenra Parris-Whittaker is the first choice for companies seeking legal advice on all matters relating to maritime and shipping law.