Maritime
Cargo, vessel, charterparty, marine-insurance and enforcement matters, requiring speed, documentary control and coordinated action across jurisdictions.
Scope of practice
Drawing on the firm's insurance heritage, we advise on maritime and shipping matters where commercial cargo, carriage and marine risk meet. Our work covers the contracts that govern carriage and the disputes that arise when goods, vessels or payments do not move as planned.
Maritime disputes are often time-critical and asset-focused, a vessel in port, cargo at risk, security to be obtained quickly. We act with that urgency in mind.
Typical matters
- Charterparty and bill of lading disputes
- Cargo claims and carriage of goods by sea
- Marine insurance and average matters
- Ship arrest and security
- Freight, demurrage and laytime disputes
How we assist
We combine maritime knowledge with practical dispute-resolution experience, acting quickly to protect cargo, vessels and security, and resolving matters by negotiation or proceedings as the situation requires.
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