Maritime Law & Disputes

As maritime lawyers and dispute resolution counsel in Dubai and the UAE, we advise shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, cargo interests, freight forwarders and marine insurers on the full spectrum of wet and dry shipping matters. From charterparty and bill of lading disputes to collisions, cargo claims, ship arrest and enforcement, we help clients protect their commercial interests under UAE maritime law and relevant international conventions, including Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 on the Commercial Maritime Law and related regulations. Our team combines courtroom advocacy with practical commercial guidance for vessels calling at UAE ports and for cross-border shipping relationships connected to the Gulf.

How we can help

• Charterparty, bill of lading and cargo claim disputes
• Ship arrest, release and maritime lien enforcement
• Collision, salvage and general average matters
• Marine insurance and P&I coverage disputes
• Ship sale, purchase and registration advisory
• Freight, demurrage and shipping contract negotiation