Maritime law

The North Adriatic is a key link between Central Europe and global trade. As investment in ports, terminals, and logistics infrastructure continues to grow, the maritime sector faces both new opportunities and complex challenges.

At CMS Slovenia, our maritime law team combines strong academic credentials with hands-on experience. We advise shipping companies, port operators, investors, and public bodies on all stages of port and maritime projects, including concession procedures and terminal construction, regulation, and dispute resolution.

Clients value our ability to turn specialist knowledge into practical outcomes. With experience across North Adriatic ports, we provide clear, reliable support throughout the entire project lifecycle, from securing a concession to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Our services

• Advice on port concessions and public tenders
• Structuring public-private partnerships for port development and management
• Legal support for the construction, expansion, and financing of port terminals, including cargo, passenger, energy, container, and yacht marinas
• Vessel registration, flagging, and re-flagging across jurisdictions
• Terminal use, berth allocation, and handling agreements
• Ship and cargo insurance, limitation of liability, and sale and purchase of vessels
• Representation in maritime disputes including collisions, pollution, and charterparty claims
• Support for logistics and freight operators
• Leasing and operation of port facilities, warehouses, and storage areas
• M&A, joint ventures, and financing involving port and logistics businesses
• ESG and renewable energy terminals (LNG, hydrogen, offshore wind)