Our Maritime and Cruise Law Practice Group brings vast experience to the dynamic world of maritime law and cruise industry operations. Led by an industry veteran with over 40 years of legal expertise, this practice group is uniquely positioned to handle the full spectrum of maritime legal matters. Our group has experience in:
- Maritime regulatory compliance and international shipping laws
- Complex shipbuilding contracts, charter parties, ship mortgages, vessel registrations, and vessel acquisitions
- Tonnage tax compliance
- Port development and port operations agreements
- Labor and employment issues
- Environmental and safety issues and compliance
- Intellectual property issues associated with shipboard operations
- Corporate governance associated with maritime enterprises and complex international corporate structuring
- Commencement and handling of vessel arrests, attachment proceedings, vessel auctions, challenges of priorities of maritime liens, salvage claims, limitation of liability proceedings, defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims, and USCG investigations.
Our team has deep understanding of and a breadth of experience in high-stakes negotiation, sophisticated contract structuring, navigating the unique procedural requirements of maritime litigation matters, and successfully addressing various operational issues and incidents.
We stand ready to assist in navigating the global regulatory environment and pride ourselves on strategic, business-focused solutions. From drafting and negotiating service agreements for critical shipboard equipment to guiding clients through evolving regulatory landscapes to mitigating risk and addressing claims to protect our clients’ interests, we provide comprehensive legal counsel tailored to the maritime and cruise industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.