Miguel Caballero is a dually qualified Abogado (Spain) and Solicitor (England & Wales) who mainly assists P&I Clubs, ship owners and ship operators in all sorts of dry and wet shipping matters.

He has gained previous shipping law experience in two IGP&I Clubs, in the claims department of a ship owner, in private practice and in the claims and insurance department of a ship operator.

Earlier in his career, he worked for two Spanish boutique law firms specialised in employment law and in an NGO specialised in human rights law.

Miguel read Law at the Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, and obtained a Master Degree in International Trade Law from the University of Essex.

He is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the Spanish Maritime Law Association and the LSLC – YMP Committee.

Miguel works in English and Spanish (native).

Highlights of Miguel’s work include the following:

  • Assistance to the owners of a research vessel with the handling of a marine casualty in Brazil whilst navigating near an oil rig operated by local national oil company.
  • Assistance to the owners of a containership in a collision in the Danish Great Belt, which involved legal proceedings before the English Admiralty Court and disputes with their Charterers under the charterparty.
  • Assistance to a tanker owner with the handling of an oil spill in Chilean waters.
  • Assistance to a tanker owners with the handling of a marine incident involving the contact with a pier and an oil spill in Ecuador.
  • Assistance to a ferry owner with the handling of an incident involving a fire on board in Chile.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator in a USD1m+ dispute before the LMAA arising under the Head and Sub-charterparties as a result of a Covid-19 outbreak on board.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator in a dispute with Head Owners and Sub-Charterers arising as a result of the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator in a dispute before the LMAA resulting from crane and grab issues during cargo opertions.
  • Assistance to a tanker operator with a bunker quality dispute with Head Owners and Bunker Sellers.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator with a speed and performance dispute with Head Owners.
  • Assistance to a ship owner in a dispute with Charterers before the LMAA arising as a result of an invokation of a Force Majeure clause and subsequent cancellation of the Charterparty.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator with the defence of a USD1.6+ ICA cargo claim.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator with a dispute with Head Owners and Sub-Charterers arising as a result of an explosion in one of the holds.
  • Assistance to a bulk carrier operator with a USD2m circa dispute arising as a result of a forged Bill of Lading.
  • Assistance to a tugboat owner with in a collision dispute arising pursuant to a harbour towage contract.
  • Assistance to the owners of a bulk carrier in a marine incident involving a grounding whilst navigating in the Cape Horn area.

Interested in specific aspects of Miguel’s recent work? Contact [email protected] for further reference cases.

Professional Experience

  • Senior Associate, Floyd Zadkovich , London/UK (since 2022)
  • Senior Claims Handler, West P&I, London/UK (2019-2022)
  • Syndicate Executive, Steamship Mutual, London/UK (2016-2019)
  • UK Claims Coordinator, CMA CGM, Liverpool/UK (2016)
  • Abogado, Meana Green Maura, Madrid/Spain (2015)
  • Claims & Insurance Manager, MacAndrews, Bilbao/Spain (2014-2015)
  • Legal Assistant, Cantera & Molis Asesores, Bilbao/Spain (2014)
  • Legal Casework Intern, Redress, London/UK (2014)
  • Legal Assistant, Asesoria Molis Yoldi & Lopez Lindoso, Bilbao/Spain (2013)

Education

  • P&IQ Advanced Certificate, IGP&I Clubs, London/UK (2021)
  • Professional Qualifying Examinations, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, London/UK (2019)
  • Arbitration, ICAV, Online (2013-2014)
  • LLM International Trade Law, University of Essex, Colchester/UK (2013-2014)
  • LLB Law, University of Deusto, Bilbao/Spain (2007-2012)
  • EU Counter Tariffs announced against the USA

    EU Counter Tariffs announced against the USA

    On 12 March 2025, the United States (“US”) imposed tariffs of up to 25% on imports of steel, aluminium, and products containing steel and aluminium from the European Union (“EU”) and other trading partners.  In response, the European Commission is launching a series of countermeasures to protect European interests from the impact of these trade restrictions.

  • The EU adopts its 15th sanctions package against Russia

    The EU adopts its 15th sanctions package against Russia

    The EU adopts its 15th sanctions package against Russia

    On 16 December 2024m the EU Council announced the 15th package of sanctions against Russia.[1]  Insofar as shipping, energy and international trade are concerned, this package includes new listings affecting energy and shipping companies, as well as senior management of some of those entities, additional measures targeting the Russian ‘shadow fleet,’ tighter trade restrictions on certain products, and mechanisms to address Russian anti-suit injunctions, among other measures.

  • Antwerp Maritime Week

    Antwerp Maritime Week

    Event:        Antwerp Maritime Week, Belgica Maritime Night
    Attendees:
    Jonathan Webb, Partner and Miguel Caballero, Senior Associate from our London team will be attending.
    Date:            Thursday June 13 2024
    Venue:        Antwerp, Belgium

    Jonathan Webb and Miguel Caballero will be attending Antwerp Maritime Week and will be at the Belgica Maritime Night Networking event. They will be in Rotterdam and Antwerp on their trip.

  • Congress of the Spanish Maritime Law Association

    Congress of the Spanish Maritime Law Association

    Attendees:  Miguel Caballero from our London team will be attending.
    Date:            Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st May 2024
    Venue:         Uría Menéndez Auditorium

     

  • The Globe Danae | ZFZ Postcard Cases

    The Globe Danae | ZFZ Postcard Cases

    Pursuant to a charterparty dated 9 June 2021 on an amended NYPE form (the “Charterparty”), Langlois Enterprises Ltd (“Owners”) agreed to let, and Smart Gain Shipping Co Ltd (“Charterers”) agreed to hire, the MV Globe Danae (“Vessel”) for a time charter trip of about 40 to 50 days via the east coast of India to Brazil.

  • Miguel Caballero Publishes Article on Decarbonization in Spanish El Canal

    Miguel Caballero Publishes Article on Decarbonization in Spanish El Canal

    What will decarbonization in the maritime world look like over the next couple decades?

  • Spanish Diario El Canal covers Miguel Caballero joining ZFZ!

    Spanish Diario El Canal covers Miguel Caballero joining ZFZ!

    We’re thrilled to have Miguel Caballero on board, having recently joined our London office as Senior Associate.