Transport & Logistics

Transport and logistics make the world go round. Without them, the economy would grind to a halt.

Your business continues day and night, all year round. Similarly, our experts are ready 24/7 to support you inside and outside the courtroom on:

maritime shipping
aviation
inland shipping
road transport
rail transport
pipeline transport

Not only do we offer legal advice on transport, but also on related matters:

shipment, transshipment and storage
offshore industry
shipping agencies
cargo loss or damage
non-consumer trade
letters of credit

We also help clients with maritime incidents:

collisions
other loss or damage and related claims
environmental law
salvage and wreck removal
emergency assistance
attachments on vessels

A particular area of our legal expertise is limiting liability. We have represented shipowners in multiple high-profile cases such as EVER GIVEN and BALTIC ACE.

We also advise clients and financiers on the paperwork for loans and security, up to and including foreclosure on ship mortgages.

Litigation, arbitration and other cross-border experience

Our experienced team handle not only litigation, but also arbitration, including UNUM, NAI, ICC, FENEX, UNCITRAL and LMAA proceedings.

However, it is better to avoid litigation or arbitration altogether. Careful negotiation up front helps to preserve our clients’ business relationships further down the road.

Our firm’s contract lawyers are ready to help draft safe and secure contracts and identify any issues before signing. If the client prefers a standard contract, we have extensive experience with BIMCO, LMA and the other commonly used standard forms for the transport sector.