Founded in 1996 by a specialist team of lawyers with extensive experience of city and regional practice in the marine transport and commercial solicitors field, John Weston & Co undertake marine transport and commercial work for a wide clientele, both local and international.

John Weston, Solicitor - a former merchant navy deck officer, came ashore to obtain academic qualification and subsequently held research posts at the University of Wales, Cardiff. Spent three years as a claims adjuster with a London P & I Club before qualifying as a solicitor with a leading City of London shipping and commercial practice in 1989.

Previously head of shipping and marine matters at two major commercial firms. Covers the breadth of the firm's portfolio. A regular presenter of legal seminars, he is widely published in the specialist press.

Dr. Federico Ferrigno, Solicitor and Italian Avvocato - After military and industrial experience, joined the firm in 2002 following a degree in law and subsequent legal training in Italy and England. An Italian national also speaks French. Specialises in marine and transport litigation, with specific reference to cross border disputes and the marine leisure industry.