Before joining in 2007 as a partner to Marine Legal Services Edward spent several years as manager of private Russian ship owning company with fleet of 12 vessels, then he spent twelve years as manager of Legal Dept. of Lloyd’ s agency in Latvia and of local correspondent for P&I Clubs. Since 2007 till August 2011 Edward was Partner of Marine Legal Services SIA in Riga.

As a lawyer Edward has experience in resolution of a wide range of both dry and wet shipping matters. Edward represents clients in courts and in arbitrations in Latvia, Russia, Germany, UK.

Edward is a member of the Saint-Petersburg Bar Association in Russia, practicing arbitrator himself with experience to decide disputes in maritime law sphere. He also is supporting member of the LMAA and member of the Nautical Institute.

In May 2008 Edward was one of the key persons who hosted 5th Shiparrested.com members conference in Riga.

In 2010 Edward has been selected as being among the world’s pre-eminent shipping and maritime lawyers (Who’sWhoLegal).