Shipping and Maritime Law
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair
We advise shipowners, shipyards, contractors and other maritime businesses on agreements relating to the construction, conversion, maintenance and repair of vessels.
These projects can involve significant technical and financial obligations. We assist clients in establishing a contractual framework that clearly addresses performance, timing, payment, variations, warranties and responsibility for delay or defects.
What we advise on
- Shipbuilding contracts
- Ship repair contracts
- Vessel conversion agreements
- Refit and maintenance arrangements
- Variations and additional works
- Delay and liquidated damages
- Defects and warranty claims
- Performance guarantees
- Payment disputes
- Termination rights
- Technical and contractual disputes
- Arbitration and litigation arising from shipbuilding and repair contracts
Where disputes involve technical issues, we work with appropriate marine surveyors, engineers and other experts.