Charterparty and Carriage Contracts
We advise on all forms of carriage and charter arrangements, including time charters, voyage charters, bareboat charters, contracts of affreightment and bills of lading. We have handled chartering matters across every vessel type—ranging from LNG carriers, oil and chemical tankers, and bulkers to container ships, offshore supply vessels and cruise ships—ensuring each opinion reflects the vessel type and operational profile involved. We provide strategic counsel to mitigate risk and resolve charterparty and carriage disputes and routinely manage matters involving force majeure and frustration, deviation, freight and deadfreight, laytime and demurrage, off-hire events, safe port and safe berth warranties and speed and performance claims.
Freight, Demurrage & Defence (FD&D)
We provide robust defence in Freight, Demurrage & Defence (FD&D) matters, including disputes arising from shipyard and repair contracts, stevedoring and cargo-handling operations, bunker and necessaries supply contracts, towage, offshore support and service contracts, and terminal services. We also advise on general average and salvage, including security arrangements and coordination with average adjusters, salvors and insurers.
Maritime Enforcement and Security
We advise clients on the enforcement of maritime liens and marine debts through vessel arrest and the exercise of liens over cargo and other maritime property. Our lawyers manage all aspects of arrest proceedings as part of wider marine debt recovery strategies, including obtaining and preserving security to enforce claims. We handle every stage of shipping litigation, from commencement of proceedings to the conduct of judicial sales. Our goal is to deliver fast, effective remedies with minimal disruption to your vessels, fixtures and cargo flows.
Ship Finance, Sale & Purchase, and Marine Projects
We advise on vessel finance, marine asset transactions and marine projects across the full vessel lifecycle. On the finance side, we structure and document credit facilities, ship mortgages as well as sale-and-leaseback and charterback arrangements. On the asset side, we handle newbuilding and ship construction contracts and the sale and purchase of vessels, including demolition and resale deals. We also support marine and offshore project development from inception to operation—covering port and terminal infrastructure, offshore facilities and floating storage units—with services spanning regulatory approvals, environmental permitting and project contracts to deliver complex maritime ventures seamlessly.
