Charterparties in Maritime Law
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We deal with all aspects of charterparty disputes, whether it’s time charters, voyage charters, contracts of affreightment or bareboat charters.
How we can advise you
Our team’s extensive knowledge and experience means you can be assured that all technical aspects are covered and your matter is being dealt with quickly and efficiently, to solve any problems and minimise disruption.
We can advise on:
- Laytime and demurrage
- Non-payment of hire
- Speed and performance
- Maintenance
- Unsafe ports/berths
- Repudiatory breach/termination
- Loss of enjoyment claims
- Dangerous cargoes
- Jurisdictional issues
- Letters of indemnity
- Ship arrest and release
- All contractual aspects arising out of marine casualties
Involving a variety of vessels:
- Bulk carriers
- Oil and product tankers
- LNG carriers
- Container ships
- Offshore vessels
- Passenger vessels (cruise, ferries and superyachts)
We can assist with legal issues as soon as they arise in order to minimise the need for formal dispute resolution where possible.
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How our team will work with you
We tailor our work and the team to the individual case requirements, from minor demurrage claims through to multi-million dollar, multi-jurisdictional disputes, always ensuring that we provide efficient, cost-effective advice and case handling.
With offices in a variety of time zones, we are always on hand to assist.
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Our clients
The team receives instructions from the full spectrum of the maritime industry including:
- Ship owners
- Operators
- Ship managers
- Charterers
- P&I clubs
- Traders
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