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Maritime Lawyers

Navigating the maritime and logistics sector

CMS is one of the leading law firms in Europe for the maritime and logistics sector. We have the specific legal expertise and technical understanding to support our clients both in their home countries and abroad. They benefit from our deep understanding of their global operations and the economic context of their business.

Our clients include shipping companies, shipyards, terminal operators, brokers, NVOCCs, transport and logistics operators, freight forwarders, trading companies, banks, P&I clubs, other insurers and all other players in the shipping and logistics market.We receive instructions from our clients covering virtually all areas of their business. We advise them on their day-to-day operations, in relation to drafting, revising and negotiating contracts, in the event of collisions and accidents/casualties, as well as with regard to a wide range of projects and transactions.

Our key areas

In conjunction with our Banking & Finance team, we regularly advise major German banks, other financing institutions and shipping companies regarding their ship financing and restructuring operations.

We are a leading practice for advice on offshore projects

We are particularly familiar with the offshore industry. We understand the specific commercial and technical challenges and risks of this sector and how to adequately address these risks in agreements and disputes. Working with our Energy team, we are one of the leading firms for legal advice in relation to offshore wind farms.

Disputes – help you can rely on

We successfully represent our clients in and out of court as well as in domestic and international arbitral proceedings. We have in-depth knowledge of the maritime arbitration institutions, such as the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and the German Maritime Arbitration Association (GMAA). We also regularly sit as arbitrators in arbitration proceedings involving maritime matters, transport and logistics, and commercial disputes. Our partner, Jan Wölper, is Chairman of the Board of the GMAA.

Emergency Response 24/7

  • Jan Wölper: +49 172 40 50 540
  • Christoph Zarth: +49 172 74 76 443
 
Lars Eckhoff
Lars Eckhoff, LL.M. (Victoria University of Wellington)
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Head of Commercial, CMS Germany
Germany, Cologne
Lars Eckhoff advises companies on all legal aspects of their operational activities, including production, purchasing and distribution of goods. He drafts distribution and supply agreements as well as...
Markus Schöner
Dr. Markus Schöner, M.Jur. (Oxford)
Partner
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Hamburg
Markus Schöner is a specialist for EU and German antitrust law, including merger control. His competition law expertise is in particular demand in the context of setting up selective distribution systems...
Christoph Zarth
Christoph Zarth
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Head of Maritime, CMS Germany
Germany, Hamburg
Christoph's focus is on the maritime industry. He is acting for clients from various sectors, in particular shipping, transport and logistics, shipbuilding, engineering, offshore wind energy as well as...
Jenny Buchner
Dr. Jenny Buchner
Principal Counsel
Rechtsanwältin
Germany, Hamburg
Jenny Buchner’s practice focuses on all forms of dispute resolution, representing clients in court as well as in arbitration proceedings. She is a member of the Commercial Team and advises on civil...
Cornelius Brandi
Cornelius Brandi
Of Counsel
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Hamburg
Cornelius Brandi specialises in corporate and maritime law. Cornelius joined CMS Germany in 1983 (formerly Hasche Albrecht Fischer), became a partner in 1986 and was Managing Partner of the Hamburg office...
Christoph Schröder
Dr. Christoph Schröder
Counsel
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Hamburg
Christoph Schröder advises companies on commercial and corporate law. He is an expert in supply chain compliance. This includes the German Supply Chain Act as well as Europe-wide and foreign regulations...
Carina Lutter
Dr. Carina Lutter
Senior Associate
Rechtsanwältin
Germany, Hamburg
Carina started specialising in the maritime sector already during her university studies. She is now advising companies on all legal aspects in this field. Her clients include shipping companies, shipyards...
Konrad Musick
Konrad Musick
Senior Associate
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Cologne
Konrad Musick advises German and international companies in all commercial sectors on stock corporation law and limited liability company law. He assists with the preparation and implementation of general...
Robin Azinovic
Robin Azinovic
Associate
Rechtsanwalt
Germany, Hamburg
Focusing on the maritime and logistics sector, Robin Azinovic advises clients on commercial law matters. He joined CMS in 2023, after having worked in the litigation practice with a major law firm in...
Katharina Pietsch
Katharina Pietsch, LL.M. (Queen Mary University of London)
Associate
Rechtsanwältin
Germany, Hamburg
Commercial lawyer Katharina Pietsch focuses on the maritime and logistics sector, advising companies on all relevant legal matters including the drafting of maritime contracts as well as maritime trade...