Practice area

Maritime, shipping & logistics

Vessel arrests, cargo claims and disputes involving shipping lines and their UAE agents.

We act for shipping companies, their UAE agents and cargo interests in vessel arrests, provisional attachments over containers, cargo claims and cross-border injunctions.

Maritime transport carries most of world trade. We represent shipping companies and ship owners in protection and indemnity, dry docks, freight forwarding, collision, ship finance, cargo claims, shipbuilding contracts, insurance, regulation, ports and terminals, and in claims arising from pollution caused by tankers.

How we help

  • Arrest and release of vessels
  • Cargo and container claims
  • Shipping agency disputes
  • Ship finance and shipbuilding contracts
  • Collision and pollution claims

Representative matters

Federal Supreme Court

Successfully represented the UAE agent of an international container transport and logistics company in a national security case concerning a container transhipped through Jebel Ali.

Vessel released

Successfully acted for a Singaporean shipping company in a cross-border dispute over the arrest of a vessel in the UAE; the vessel was released through an anti-suit injunction issued by the Singaporean court.

Attachment over containers

Acted for the UAE agent of an international container shipping company in a dispute brought by a multinational car manufacturer that had obtained provisional attachment orders over containers on board the defendant’s vessel.

Fuel oil cargoes

Acted for one of the defendants in a claim over two cargoes of fuel oil, involving an anti-suit injunction obtained in England and criminal proceedings in Sharjah.

Confidential · Clear · Practical

Let’s talk about your matter.

Begin with an initial consultation: we listen, assess your legal position and propose a clear course of action.

WhatsApp