Deji Sasegbon

Deji is a senior associate solicitor and qualified average adjuster in our London office.

He is an experienced shipping/insurance practitioner, with over 12 years in the industry. Prior to joining Campbell Johnston Clark, Deji worked in the London office of a leading international provider of professional services to the global insurance market. He has also worked with a number of leading International Group P&I Clubs.  

Deji regularly advises on coverage issues in connection with a variety of marine insurance policy forms; relating to hull and machinery, war risks, loss of hire, ports and terminals, cargo, yachts and marine liabilities. He also advises regarding some of the more specialist wordings.

In addition to his marine insurance expertise, Deji regularly acts for Owners, Charterers and P&I Clubs in disputes relating to charterparties, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading, as well as collision and salvage claims. He has been involved in several significant and high-profile cases.

Deji is an experienced litigator, with a particular focus on English High Court proceedings and London arbitration. He is also regularly involved in matters in connection with which the disputing parties have elected to explore forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Deji has authored numerous case commentaries and articles addressing key topics in maritime law. He has a keen interest in, and thorough knowledge of, general average. 

Deji is a former Chairman of the Lloyd’s Marine and Energy U35s Insurance Group, having also served as Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-Chairman.