In the current era, maritime law is an important sector in the UAE. We cannot ignore the importance of the maritime sector and maritime transport in the global economy. Ships and marine carriers are the backbone of the movement of goods and products around the world, transporting nearly 90% of global trade via sea routes. Given the complex and specialized nature of maritime law, the need for specialized legal services in this field is essential for companies and individuals working in this sector.

Accordingly, our law firm and legal consultancy provides a wide range of specialized legal services in the field of maritime law, covering all aspects related to this field. In this article, we review the details of these services and how they can help our clients solve their maritime legal problems.

Maritime legal services in our firm

  1. Maritime legal consultations: Our firm provides comprehensive legal consultations on all matters related to maritime law, whether it is regarding maritime transport contracts, maritime insurance issues, maritime collision and rescue cases, or disputes arising from shipping and unloading contracts. We also assist our clients in interpreting and applying the maritime laws and legislations in force in various countries and legal systems.
  1. Judicial representation in maritime disputes: Our lawyers have extensive experience in litigation and representing clients in maritime disputes before courts and arbitration bodies. We provide legal advice and prepare the necessary defenses and pleadings to protect our clients’ rights in collision cases, marine salvage, compensation claims, and other maritime disputes.
  1. Preparation and drafting of maritime contracts: Our legal team drafts and prepares all types of maritime contracts, including maritime transport contracts, stevedoring contracts, marine charter contracts (voyages and time), marine insurance contracts, and other related contracts. We also review and negotiate the terms of these contracts to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected.
  1. Assistance in loading and unloading procedures: We provide legal advice to companies regarding the procedures and documents required for loading and unloading operations, including issuing shipping documents, organizing shipping and customs clearance operations, and dealing with relevant government agencies.
  1. Representation in Marine Insurance Cases: We represent our clients in insurance claims related to marine damages, whether resulting from accidents or losses to goods or ships. We handle claims procedures and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure that the due compensation is obtained.
  1. Legal consultations in the field of marine finance: We provide legal advice to our clients on financial and financing transactions in the marine transport sector, including marine loans, ship finance leases, and marine loan insurance.
  1. Assistance in ship registration procedures and marine transport licenses: We provide the necessary legal assistance to our clients in ship registration processes and issuing marine transport licenses, including dealing with the relevant government agencies.
  1. Legal consultations in the field of marine intellectual property: We provide legal advice to our clients on protecting intellectual property rights in the marine field, including trademarks and patents related to marine technology.
  1. Legal representation in marine environmental cases: We represent our clients in disputes related to marine environmental issues, including marine pollution cases and spills of hazardous materials from ships.
  1. Legal consultations in the field of marine resources: We provide legal advice to clients working in the field of exploration and development of marine resources, including oil and gas under the sea and fishing.

Finally, our law firm and legal consultancy is proud to provide a comprehensive range of specialized legal services in the field of maritime law through a team of specialized lawyers with more than 25 years of experience in providing legal support in the most famous and complex cases in the Emirates with a success rate exceeding 95%