We understand that our clients need practical legal solutions that help them navigate complex and fast changing markets.
Our maritime, trade and offshore practice is designed to meet these needs, providing comprehensive support to shipowners, shipyards, finance banks, marine insurers, P&I clubs, energy companies, offshore operators, and commodity traders worldwide.
With specialist lawyers based in Dubai, Greater China, London, Paris, Athens, Seoul and Singapore, we provide seamless, joined up advice wherever our clients operate.
We are equipped to handle any shipping or trade related issue, no matter the scale or complexity. Whether you are facing a major marine incident, need advice on financing structures, or require support with sale and purchase disputes or cargo claims, our experience and resources allow us to deliver effective solutions tailored to your priorities.
The shipping team ... is by far the best in the market, and one of the best and most complete that we have worked with.’
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We collaborate closely with clients, drawing on firmwide expertise in corporate, competition, environmental, intellectual property and tax matters to deliver solutions that are both commercially sharp and sector specific.
Clients choose us for our depth of experience, international reach and ability to deliver clear, actionable guidance. We help clients anticipate change, manage risk and achieve their commercial goals in a complex, evolving sector.
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