Practice Area

Maritime Law & Insurance

As Maritime Lawyers and Chartered Shipbrokers, we provide comprehensive legal and commercial services throughout the shipping and transportation industries.

Who We Advise

Counsel for this practice

We advise shipowners, charterers, carriers, freight forwarders, insurers, banks, cargo owners, port operators, and marine service providers on complex domestic and international maritime matters.

Our services include:

  • Charterparty agreements
  • Bills of lading and carriage of goods disputes
  • Cargo claims and damage litigation
  • Marine insurance claims
  • Maritime liens
  • Ship arrest and detention matters
  • Port operations and regulatory compliance
  • Salvage, towage, and collision claims
  • Environmental and pollution matters
  • Freight forwarding and logistics disputes
  • International shipping documentation
  • INCOTERMS advisory
Maritime Law & Insurance

Scope of Work

International Trade, Banking, and Project Finance

We assist businesses and investors engaged in international trade and project development by providing legal guidance on:

  • International commercial transactions
  • Letters of Credit (LCs)
  • Bank Guarantees
  • Performance Bonds
  • Project financing structures
  • Trade documentation
  • International payment mechanisms
  • Quality control and inspection coordination

Our firm helps clients manage transactional risks and secure successful project execution across borders.

Mediation, Arbitration, and Dispute Resolution

We are experienced in resolving complex commercial disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and formal proceedings. including:

  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Contractual dispute resolution
  • Oil & Gas disputes
  • Maritime disputes
  • International commercial disputes
  • Cross-border enforcement matters

Our focus is on achieving efficient and cost-effective resolutions while preserving business relationships whenever possible.

Civil and Commercial Litigation

When disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation or alternative processes, we provide strong representation before courts and tribunals. Including:

  • Commercial litigation
  • Contract disputes
  • Business conflicts
  • Debt recovery
  • Regulatory disputes
  • Enforcement proceedings
  • Cross-border legal matters

Our litigation strategy is practical, results-oriented, and designed to advance our clients' commercial objectives.

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We advise both employers and employees on workplace matters, including wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, and occupational health and safety.

Immigration Law

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We assist Canadian employers with recruiting foreign talent and provide individual representation for permanent residence, appeals, and family sponsorships.

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