Admiralty
Increased global trade brings greater legal challenges for maritime companies. From stricter regulations to higher energy costs and increased security risks, clients need counselors who are swift and effective. Shutts & Bowen lawyers are quick to respond.
Our experienced litigators take on accident claims and disputes, while seasoned maritime lawyers handle contracts and compliance issues. Their actions turn a quick legal response into a sharp tactical strategy for multinational concerns. We focus on maritime trade, commerce and cruise line issues for clients such as:
- major cruise lines
- vessel owners and operators
- English and Scandinavian protection and indemnity clubs
- classification societies
When disputes are involved, clients count on our veteran litigators to lead their cases in or out of the courtroom. We counsel companies on passenger accident cases; Jones Act (crew member) litigation; maritime arbitration; arresting vessels; forum non conveniens issues and immunity defenses.
Furthering business growth is the aim of our admiralty business attorneys. We negotiate to buy, sell or charter vessels. We also assess cargo losses for general average cases and handle environmental questions, including pollution damage and damage to reefs. And, we have experienced tax attorneys who understand the taxation issues of U.S. and foreign owned shipping companies.
