Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has hired Richards Butler insurance and re-insurance partner Chris Zavos, who will join the firm’s marine and energy practice on 1 May.

Zavos specialises in shipping and energy matters, including hull, cargo, yacht, war and liability insurances and claims under construction and operating policies. Cases in which Zavos has advised include Exxon Valdez and Youell v Kara Mara. Zavos joined Richards Butler in 2004 from Hill Taylor Dickinson.