Marine Masters Maritime Law Consultancy
We provide legal consultancy in English maritime contract law. In line with the typical Marine Masters’ creative and service-oriented approach, our legal services focus on your commercial interests and continuity. We prevent disputes where possible, or solve disputes by finding a commercial solution to avoid escalation.
The benefits of our approach
A fresh perspective
We look beyond the strictly legal aspects and take your entire situation into account. We take a holistic approach, identifying the underlying issues as well as the current issues, and have access to an extensive maritime network. As a result, we provide solutions that are a lot less invasive on customer relationships and more effective for your business.
Cost-effective
Our involvement has proved to be cost-effective. In many cases our services are used before involving a lawyer. We aim to amicably resolve disputes between shipowners, charterers and other parties as fast and low-cost as possible.
Legal Services Portfolio
We specialize in ENGLISH CONTRACT LAW concerning charter parties and bills of lading, and other shipping related documents.
Demurrage and Dispatch
We generate, review, and analyze demurrage or dispatch claims and correspond, negotiate and settle. We can also manage your full demurrage portfolio for you.
Litigation assistance/settling damages
We keep track of ongoing court cases or arbitrations with thorough preparation, coordination, and reports. We also perform an in-depth analysis to determine the best possible settlement for any claim for damages.
Resolving disputes
We resolve any existing dispute with a charter party, bill of lading, or other shipping related contract. Our preferred approach is to devise an agreeable commercial compromise within the available framework of applicable law and rules. During the process, we provide guidance on legal position and the best possible courses of action – including their implications.
Preventing disputes
We review charter contracts, bills of lading, commodity contracts, business letters (for example LOI or NDA), aimed at avoiding future disputes. We draft replies, clauses, and letters at your request and assist with workable, practical methods or strategies to avoid legal exposure.
Our Clients
We work for P&I clubs, Underwriters, Brokers, Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Charterers and Trading Houses.
Track Record
- 20+ years of experience in the maritime industry
- 17 years of experience as shipbroker
- Thorough, hands-on knowledge of maritime law (Graduated LLB)
Member of ISU
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