Clyde & Co LLP has an established reputation in the shipping industry, drawing upon deep sector experience and global connections to advise a variety of high-value clients, including Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. The team advises on drafting agreements, shipping disputes, and maritime incidents for oil companies, traders, insurers, and ship owners. Experienced maritime transport expert Rozenn Lopin leads the team, focusing on major claims resulting from sea catastrophes, construction contracts for ships, insurance claims, and various arbitration matters. Gildas Rostain is knowledgeable of industrial risk and Olga Jefremova specialises in shipbuilding, admiralty law, and marine employment legislation. Erwan Le Lay is also a key contact for his litigation experience.

The well-established team at HFW offers a global and full-service shipping practice, spanning a wide spectrum of dry and wet matters. The team advises on claims for damage to cargo, charter party disputes, sale and purchase disputes, as well as matters involving physical damage to vessels, such as collisions and groundings. Stanislas Lequette leads the team, harnessing over 20 years of experience representing maritime and energy sector clients on contractual, corporate, and general liability disputes. Guillaume Brajeux advises high-profile clients in the full range of shipping disputes, and Stéphanie Schweitzer has expertise in tourism, passenger carriage by sea, and personal injury matters. Vincent Bénézech and Mona Dejean are also key contacts for the trade of soft commodities and energy issues.

The team at Lewis & Co AARPI boasts strong French and UK expertise in shipping law, acting in high-profile major maritime casualties and day-to-day commercial disputes arising under shipping contracts. The team is co-led by managing partner Lars Lewis, who leverages years of experience in all aspects of shipping, international trade, and insurance to advise an impressive clientele of insurers, P&I clubs, small businesses, and individuals. Co-lead Peter Iglikowski specialises in international trade and commercial litigation, often handling cross-border disputes. Leila Esnard focuses on cross-border litigation, with particular expertise in handling disputes in Francophone North and Western Africa. Guillaume De Bascher is also recommended.

 

The shipping team at Stream – Avocats et Solicitors is well-equipped to advise on the gamut of shipping industry matters, including charter party disputes, cargo claims, and shipbuilding contract disputes. Founding and managing partner Mathieu Croix boasts significant expertise in shipping law, joined by several maritime law experts, including co-founding partners Alexandre Besnard and Freddy Desplanques. Vy-Loan Huynh Olivieri handles commercial disputes, with a particular focus on complex matters involving major financial stakes, whilst Patrick Evrard provides advice on legal risks and assists with settlement negotiations. Anne-Cécile Bannier Mathieu is also recommended.

Reed Smith‘s multi-disciplinary practice advises clients on all aspects of shipping transport and logistics, international trade, and customs law matters. Co-lead Ana Atallah advises clients on shipping, maritime law, arrest of vessels, oil pollution, as well as arbitral and judicial procedure. Andrew Tetley also co-leads the team and is an international arbitration specialist with wide experience in contentious, regulatory, and transactional matters. Emmanuelle Faivre advises clients on various aspects of business law, while Romain Farnoux and Antoine Guillemot possess extensive expertise in international shipping and maritime law. Aurelie Lopez is also a key contact for her experience in transportation, energy, and construction disputes.

The team at Tarin Lemarié advises in litigation matters and in a consultancy capacity for an impressive roster of clients in the shipping sector, including AIG UK and Britannia P&I Club. The inter-bar firm lends their "very high level of expertise" to a variety of matters including shipbuilding and repairs, the negotiation of charter-parties in cruise and marine sectors, cargo claims, casualties and collisions. The team conducts work for many major international insurers for the shipping sector, as well as advising clients on regulatory issues concerning transport and international trade. Guillaume Tarin and Alexis Lemarié lead the team, acting on behalf of major companies in various shipping law matters. Giulia Merenda is also a key contact.

Nicolas & Associés‘ practice spans transport law, insurance law, commercial and international law, as well as industrial risk matters. The team’s key strengths lie in maritime casualties, charter party disputes, arrests, ship purchases and acquisitions, insurance, and pollution issues. The team is led by Christophe Nicolas, a shipping law expert who has ‘broad knowledge of the market and years of very diversified experience.’