Our practice covers carriage of goods, ship registration, marine insurance and casualties. We advise on charterparty agreements, cargo damage or loss claims, collisions, salvage and general average. We apply international conventions, national laws and contractual clauses to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or admiralty proceedings
We handle matters across the entire shipping lifecycle. Our lawyers assist with vessel financing, mortgages and shipbuilding contracts. We negotiate and draft time, voyage and bareboat charterparties, sub‑charter agreements and bills of lading. We advise on arrests and security for claims, coordinate salvage operations and advise on collision liabilities. We interpret and apply rules under international conventions such as MARPOL, SOLAS and the Hague‑Visby Rules, and advise on compliance with sanctions and embargoes. Our team handles disputes involving demurrage, laytime calculations, off‑hire, cargo damage and misdelivery. We work closely with insurers and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs to manage claims and coverage disputes. When necessary, we litigate in Admiralty courts or arbitrate under rules such as LMAA. We also advise on environmental compliance, including emissions regulations and ballast water management, and on emerging issues such as autonomous vessels and digital bills of lading.
By working with us, shipowners, operators and cargo interests protect their rights, minimise downtime and control costs. Our proactive risk‑management guidance helps clients comply with regulations and navigate environmental and digitalisation challenges.
We combine deep maritime industry knowledge with dispute‑resolution expertise. Our lawyers understand the operational realities of shipping and act swiftly to safeguard clients’ commercial interests.
Our dedicated maritime team includes lawyers who have worked at sea, in marine insurance and in ship management, giving us an insider perspective on the industry’s challenges. We have handled multi‑million‑dollar cargo, pollution and collision claims and are trusted by shipowners, operators, charterers, freight forwarders and insurers worldwide. We are available 24/7 to respond to casualties and collisions, and we deploy rapid‑response teams to secure evidence and coordinate with authorities. We collaborate with technical experts, marine surveyors and salvage masters to assess liability and quantum. Our global network allows us to coordinate with correspondents and local counsel in major shipping hubs. Clients appreciate our ability to communicate in clear language, our transparency on costs and our dedication to protecting their commercial interests in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment.