Floyd Zadkovich ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in the UK and USA

Floyd Zadkovich has once again been recognised by the two leading legal directories, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. The firm’s shipping and commodities practices are ranked in both London and New York. Four of our partners are individually ranked.

In the UK, the firm is ranked in Chambers UK 2027 and The Legal 500 UK 2027 guides, both published in October 2026. In the US, the firm is ranked in Chambers USA 2026 and The Legal 500 US 2026, both published in June 2026.

Across the four guides, Floyd Zadkovich holds five practice rankings. Partners Luke Zadkovich, Ed Floyd, Calum Cheyne and Damon Thompson hold six individual rankings between them.

The rankings reflect our trans-Atlantic shipping practice, which combines English and US maritime law. The Legal 500 UK describes Floyd Zadkovich as “a boutique practice widely recognised for its excellence, particularly in high-profile cases across the trans-Atlantic region.” Chambers USA notes that the firm “stands out in the market for its combined focus on English and US maritime logistics and trading cases.”

UK rankings: Chambers UK 2027 and The Legal 500 UK 2027

Shipping: Chambers UK 2027

Our London Shipping team is ranked in Band 4 for Shipping (UK-wide). This is the third year the team has been ranked. In the Chambers UK commentary, clients say:

• “Floyd Zadkovich have an impressive range of individuals, with hands on and clever partners, and enthusiastic juniors.”
• “The Floyd Zadkovich team is smart, sensible, and commercial. They are always responsive and helpful.”
• “The team is able to dissect complicated regulations and explain them clearly and concisely.”

Three partners are individually ranked:

• Calum Cheyne, Band 5
• Damon Thompson, Band 5. Clients describe as “him detailed, efficient and knowledgeable in the shipping sector” and say: “He’s our go-to if we ever need solid advice.”
• Luke Zadkovich, Band 6. One client calls him “a very impressive lawyer with good understanding of client needs.”

Shipping: The Legal 500 UK 2027

The Shipping team is ranked in Tier 4 for Shipping in London. The Legal 500 commentary highlights Luke Zadkovich’s recent work on a complex maritime insolvency, Calum Cheyne’s experience in Red Sea-related disputes and Damon Thompson’s LNG practice. One client says:

“Floyd Zadkovich is a first-class shipping firm. They have an excellent partner-led practice, with strength in depth across all levels of associates.”

Calum Cheyne is named a Next Generation Partner. A client describes him as “an excellent and tactical lawyer” who is “extremely sharp and commercial, with great judgment about the conduct of litigation.”

Commodities Disputes: The Legal 500 UK 2027

Our Commodities team is ranked in Tier 3 for Commodities Disputes in London. The Legal 500 describes the firm as “a trusted adviser to blue-chip companies in the shipping sector” that “also assists major energy companies with commodities matters.” It notes the team’s work across LMAA, LCIA, ICC, SMA and AAA arbitration, covering both trade finance and commodities disputes.

Clients say:

• “Floyd Zadkovich is a first-class commodities litigation firm.”
• “Luke Zadkovich is extremely hard-driving and forceful. Thinks outside the box.”
• The commentary also names Damon Thompson as “a prominent LNG shipping and trading lawyer.”

US rankings: Chambers USA 2026 and The Legal 500 US 2026

Shipping/Maritime Litigation: Chambers USA 2026

Our New York Shipping team is ranked in Band 2 for Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York). The firm has been ranked in this table for seven years. Chambers USA describes Floyd Zadkovich as “a boutique firm with specialist expertise in maritime and admiralty law.” Clients say:

• “Floyd Zadkovich lawyers have a strong global element; they have ability to address complex situations with transparency.”
• “Floyd Zadkovich are forthright and aggressive in litigation, advocating for their clients really well.”

Two partners are individually ranked in Band 2:

• Ed Floyd, whose practice covers cargo damage and loss, charter party disputes and sanctions advice. One client says: “Ed provides an outstanding level of service and understanding of his clients’ business.”
• Luke Zadkovich, who handles complex cargo disputes and advises on English maritime law. Clients describe him as “commercial” and say “he can get his head around concepts quickly.”

Shipping Litigation and Regulation: The Legal 500 US 2026

The firm is ranked in Tier 3 for Shipping: Litigation and Regulation. The Legal 500 notes that the firm “frequently acts for vessel owners, P&I Clubs, insurers, and trading companies.” It highlights Ed Floyd’s work on vessel collisions, fraud and corporate veil piercing, and Luke Zadkovich’s marine insurance experience. They lead the team alongside Chicago-based Timothy McGovern, who brings expertise in personal injury and wrongful death defence, and New York-based Joseph Johnson. Eva Maria Mayer, in New York, adds experience in corporate contract disputes. One client says:

“Edward Floyd is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely responsive and provides well-reasoned and commercial advice to clients.”

Rankings at a glance

About Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500

Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 are independent legal directories. They rank law firms and lawyers based on research that includes interviews with clients and peers. Both publish UK guides each autumn and US guides each summer. Firms are grouped into bands (Chambers) or tiers (The Legal 500), with Band 1 and Tier 1 as the highest.

We are grateful to our clients and contacts who took the time to take part in this year’s research. To find out more, visit our Shipping and Commodities pages or contact us.

Frequently asked questions:

Is Floyd Zadkovich ranked by Chambers and Partners? Yes. Floyd Zadkovich is ranked in Band 4 for Shipping in Chambers UK 2027 and Band 2 for Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) in Chambers USA 2026.

Is Floyd Zadkovich ranked by The Legal 500? Yes. In The Legal 500 UK 2027, the firm is ranked in Tier 3 for Commodities Disputes and Tier 4 for Shipping in London. In The Legal 500 US 2026, it is ranked in Tier 3 for Shipping: Litigation and Regulation.

Which Floyd Zadkovich lawyers are ranked? Luke Zadkovich is ranked in Chambers UK (Band 6) and Chambers USA (Band 2). Ed Floyd is ranked in Chambers USA (Band 2). Calum Cheyne is ranked in Chambers UK (Band 5) and named a Legal 500 UK Next Generation Partner. Damon Thompson is ranked in Chambers UK (Band 5).

What is Floyd Zadkovich known for? Floyd Zadkovich is a shipping and commodities law firm with teams in London and the United States. It handles disputes under both English and US maritime law, including charter party, cargo, collision, LNG, sanctions and commodities trading matters.