Antonia is a partner in Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group. Antonia was called to the Bar in 2006 and has since qualified as a solicitor, dealing with a wide range of contractual offshore and shipping matters. Antonia advises clients on offshore wind projects, specifically with respect to charters for support vessels involved in such projects. Her experience includes shipping/LNG charterparty, shipbuilding, and sale and purchase disputes in relation to both High Court and arbitration proceedings.
In 2024, Antonia was named as one of the Top 10 Maritime Lawyers by Lloyd’s List, noting her success in “navigating complex contractual disputes and her work in decarbonisation and sustainability”.
Antonia serves as the EMEA chair of Reed Smith’s Women’s Initiative Network, which promotes and fosters the retention, advancement, and recruitment of women lawyers at the firm.
Antonia is also a supporting member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).
Antonia acts for owners, charterers, managers, and brokers as well as P&I and defence clubs. She advises clients in relation to new decarbonisation regulations and clauses to be used in contracts to address decarbonisation.
Antonia was seconded to Maersk in Copenhagen and worked in the offshore sector for Maersk Drilling and Maersk Supply Service. During her time at Maersk, Antonia was involved in reviewing drilling and supply contracts, contract negotiations with oil companies, and corporate setups, including JV agreements.
