Shipping and Maritime Law
Charterparties and Commercial Shipping
We advise on the drafting, interpretation and enforcement of charterparties and other contracts governing the commercial employment and operation of vessels.
Our work includes both advisory and contentious matters and covers issues arising throughout the contractual relationship, from negotiation and performance through to termination and dispute resolution.
What we advise on
- Time charterparties
- Voyage charterparties
- Bareboat charterparties
- Freight and hire
- Demurrage
- Off-hire
- Performance obligations
- Laytime
- Termination and withdrawal
- Bills of lading
- Contracts of affreightment
- Vessel management and operational agreements
- Maritime commercial contracts
- Dispute resolution provisions
Where disputes arise, we advise on the contractual position and the most appropriate mechanism for protecting and enforcing our client's rights.