Shipping & Transport
Trade and transport are two sides of the same coin, and are prime movers of the international economy. London is the capital of world shipping and Hamburg, Germany's largest port and the second largest port in Europe, is at the heart of European activity in the fields of ship financing, maritime trade and transport. Our specialists in these two cities serve the needs of clients worldwide who are involved in shipping and trade.
Taylor Wessing's Shipping & Transport Group has many years' experience in both national and international maritime law, international trade and commodities, ship-building, ship finance and multimodal transport law, and are able to deliver integrated advice to our clients across a diverse range of sectors.
Areas of Expertise
- International trade and commodities
- Marine contracts
- Regulatory issues in the shipping and transport industry
- Shipping claims
- Transport and logistics
We advise and represent our clients during contract negotiations and transactions, and emphasise the importance of giving clients early advice on problems so as to avoid or minimise disputes. Nevertheless, if formal proceedings become necessary, we have an established track record in handling conciliation, arbitration and litigation proceedings.
To assist with multi-jurisdictional issues, we maintain close personal contact with lawyers and experts based in major ports and shipping centres across the globe. At all our offices we have experts with additional specialist knowledge in related fields of law so that we can offer the level of expertise appropriate to a full-service international law firm.
Our client base includes owners, charterers, commodity traders, importers and exporters, major shipyards, engine manufacturers, cruise lines, P&I Clubs, insurance companies, insurance brokers, financial institutions, port operators and logistics companies.