Since 1995, shipping has been Interlegal principal activity. Our traditional clients are shipowners, managers, charterers, cargo owners, P&I clubs, insurance companies, ship chandlers, ship agents, fuel suppliers, ship repair yards, and other parties to carriages.
Costa Concordia: the last cruise In January 2012, m/v Costa Concordia shipwrecked in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Giglio Island.
The demurrage begins with… A foreign Shipowner applied to Interlegal due to non-payment of demurrage by the Charterer, accrued in accordance with the Charter Party and applicable standard proforma GENCON 1976.
Provide unique clauses for charter parties (Bareboat Charter, Time Charter, Voyage Charter), bills of lading, ship sale & purchase contracts, insurance policies and other documents;
Draft fleet management (Shipman), crewing (Crewman), ship repair and construction agreements;
Defend interests of shipowners, charterers and other parties to sea carriages against claim proceedings at courts and international maritime arbitrations;
Ship arrest or release in any Black Sea and other countries;
Litigate disputes:
on damages to transported goods and securing liability attached to the maritime carrier, damages to the vessel caused by the nature of the carried goods;
on issues of lay days and demurrage including damages resulting from late entry call at the port or late access to the operative quay;
on damages suffered by the carrier as a result of force majeure;
Settle disputes upon cargo, Charter Parties, and Bills of Lading;
Refund debts to shipbuilding and ship repair yards;
Settle disputes arising from vessel/yacht sale & purchase;
Settle claims and issues upon cargo, general average, salvage, sea pollution, marine accidents, and vessel collision;
Consult upon the following issues:
H&M and P&I insurance, subrogation, yacht, and yacht club insurance and registration;
vehicle withdrawal by the customs office and seizure by the court;
executing temporary import;
vessel registration: principal and parallel;
ice clauses;
demurrage and laycan;
dangerous cargo carriage;
bunkering, sea towing services;
Draft legal opinions and consulting upon proprietary issues and ship arrest in the Black Sea Region.
Our team members are professional maritime lawyers. We guarantee a thorough analysis of case status and finding the most optimal solution for your business.
Maritime law unites people from various countries and continents – that is also our company’s principle! We have a wide range of maritime law associated offices in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, for the purpose of prompt and professional settlement of our clients’ tasks.
Please read our articles about shipping practices. We have written them for many years – probably you will find below answers to the issues of concern for your business. Otherwise, you may contact our experts for assistance in your business.
Frustration - A doctrine that allows a contract to be discharged if principle purpose of the contract is substantially frustrated by unanticipated changed circumstances such that a party's performance is impossible or radically different from that which was anticipated at the time of contracting (Krell v Henry (1903) 2 K.B. 740).? (Jowitt’s Dictionary of English Law 6th Edition)
Shipping business is profitable, but also an extremely risky industry. Every day, shipowners, operators, and charterers face numerous challenges that can significantly affect their operations and reputation. One of the biggest threats to current operations is the possibility of ship arrest or detention, particularly for reasons beyond the control of the charter party.
We are pleased to present the second-quarter edition of the Interlegal Shipping Digest, a collection of the most compelling articles and cases from our team of legal experts. It is designed to keep you abreast of the latest developments and practical insights in the maritime industry.
Relations in the field of merchant shipping involve business entities representing different maritime states, including the countries of the Black Sea basin. Ukraine, as one of the largest Black Sea states, plays an important role in the development of international maritime transportation. Even today, in the times of Russia's full-scale invasion of the territory of the sovereign state of Ukraine, the institution of maritime transportation and international trade in general continues to function
English law attracts participants in shipping industry contracts due to its widespread use and authority. In fact, English law is the preferred governing law for business deals throughout the world, even those that have no geographical connection to the United Kingdom.
The life of maritime business in Ukraine split up into before and after, in view launching the institute of arrest of sea-going vessels on May 16, 2012, when the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for the Arrest of Sea Vessels dated May 10, 1952, entered into force in Ukraine.
In the aftermath of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian seaports were abruptly closed, resulting in a significant blockade of commercial vessels. Karyna Gorovaya's article delves into the intricate legal and logistical challenges faced by businesses and the maritime industry during this period. It highlights the resilience and determination of the community, revealing how they navigated these complexities. The article sheds light on the evolving dynamics in this post-conflict environ
The UN General Assembly has recently adopted the Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships. What is interesting for and which effects for business it causes: see our analytical report.
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Odessa, 65014, Ukraine, 1 а, Gretska St
+380952312525
office@interlegal.com.ua
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