Why it matters
General average disputes often involve multiple parties, significant financial exposure and complex documentation. The outcome may depend on the applicable contractual framework, supporting records, the adjustment process and the handling of security issues from an early stage.
Early legal assessment is important to understand the scope of contribution, assess the validity of the declaration and protect the client’s position in related claims and adjustment proceedings.
We assist with:
- disputes arising out of general average declarations and contribution claims;
- review of bills of lading, charterparty terms and applicable rules;
- analysis of adjustment materials and supporting documentation;
- assessment of the validity and scope of declared general average;
- disputes concerning the allocation of losses, expenditures and contributions;
- issues relating to guarantees, security and related demands;
- coordination with insurers, adjusters, cargo interests and other involved parties;
- negotiations and support in court, arbitration or other formal proceedings.
We act for:
shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, traders, insurers and other participants involved in maritime transport and general average matters.
