Maritime disputes arise in a specialised industry with its own rules logic – trade practice, operational realities, standard form contracts and the need to act under time pressure. Effective handling of such matters requires detailed knowledge of how shipping operates in day-to-day practice as much as an understanding of the rules under which the arbitration runs.
Our team combines legal expertise with practical industry knowledge. Alongside lawyers experienced in shipping and maritime disputes, our team includes an experienced Master Mariner who contributes technical insight where the nature of the matter requires it. This is particularly valuable in disputes involving navigation, cargo operations, port practice and marine casualties.
We have extensive experience in disputes arising out of charterparties, demurrage, detention and laytime, cargo damage and cargo loss, bills of lading, ship arrest, marine insurance, salvage, freight and hire, port operations, shipbuilding and repair.
Our practice extends not only to sea-going shipping, but also to disputes connected with inland waterways, including the Danube and the Dnipro. This is especially relevant for clients involved in regional and international trade, where inland waterway transport may be just as commercially significant as maritime carriage.
Shipping is international by nature, and many disputes in this sector involve more than one jurisdiction. They may require coordination across borders, urgent protective measures, technical evidence and a clear understanding of the wider commercial context. While we are based in Ukraine and Greece, our maritime disputes practice reflects the international character of the industry and is not limited to those jurisdictions.
We act with a clear focus on strategy, responsiveness and effective protection of commercial interests.
