Preston Turnbull welcomes SW Burger as a Partner

SW joined Preston Turnbull earlier this month from Gard, where he was Senior Sanctions and Defence Lawyer advising on US, UK, EU, and Norwegian sanctions. As a dual-qualified solicitor, he has also advised on a broad range of shipping matters under both English and South African law, covering both wet and dry work.

He has particular expertise in geopolitical risk, sanctions, and war-related issues affecting the maritime sector and is recognised for his ability to help clients navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global regulatory environment.  His arrival reflects Preston Turnbull's continued investment in areas of growing importance to clients, particularly as sanctions regimes, international trade restrictions, and geopolitical developments continue to impact global shipping markets.

SW Burger, Partner, said:

"I am delighted to be joining Preston Turnbull. The firm has earned an outstanding reputation across the shipping and marine insurance markets for the quality of its work, its commercial approach, and the strength of its people.  As sanctions and international trade issues continue to have an increasingly significant impact on the maritime sector, there is a real opportunity to help clients navigate a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory seascape.  I am excited to be joining such a talented team, and I look forward to contributing to the firm's continued success."

Elizabeth Turnbull, Partner, said:

"We are very pleased to welcome SW to the firm. He brings significant experience in sanctions, dry shipping and marine insurance, areas that are of growing importance to many of our clients. As demand for sanctions-related advice continues to increase, SW's appointment reflects our commitment to further developing that aspect of our practice and ensuring we continue to provide clients with timely, practical and commercially focused advice. We look forward to working with him and to the contribution he will make to the firm."

Preston Turnbull LLP is a specialist shipping and international trade law firm advising clients across the shipping, offshore, commodities and marine insurance sectors. SW's appointment further enhances the firm's ability to support clients facing the legal and commercial challenges arising from an ever more complex global trading environment.