Clyde & Co is well-known worldwide as the leading dry shipping law firm. We advise on all issues concerning charterparties both in relation to drafting and problem-solving. We have advised extensively on all types of charterparties, time charters, voyage charters, bareboat charters etc.
Shipowners, oil-tanker operators and charterers benefit from our sector-wide approach. Our aim is to keep their ships moving, and to maintain commercial relationships. To this end, we advise on:
- Negotiating multiple voyage charters and contracts of affreightment
- Bills of lading, fraud and electronic data interchange
- Forward freight agreements
- Regulatory issues, risk and compliance
The dedicated team includes disputes specialists who advise on failure to pay, cargo and other disputes, breach of contract and force majeure.
Besides our extensive international network we pride ourselves on our longstanding relationships with local correspondent lawyers and we have worked with local correspondents in virtually every maritime jurisdiction.