Shipping & Maritime
CMS has extensive experience advising across the maritime industry, from ferries to fishing boats and from FPSOs to offshore support vessels. As a result, we regularly advise on a wide range of matters within the maritime industry.
We are recognised as a leading and trusted adviser to a wide range of clients within the sector, including the Scottish Government, local authorities, financial institutions, leading national and international private companies and the ‘supermajors’ in the oil and gas market.
Our industry knowledge and specialist expertise allow us to offer clients much more than just technical legal advice; we are also able to advise on market practice, negotiating positions and risk assessment informed by a thorough understanding of local and international issues.
Our advice spans:
- procurement and shipbuilding contracts;
- vessel sale and purchase;
- refit and repair contracts;
- charterparties, leasing and ship management;
- financing arrangements;
- operational maritime issues;
- transportation of goods by sea;
- harbour access arrangements;
- health & safety; and
- disputes and arbitration.
Please download our brochure below for more information, contacts and relevant experience.
