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Our global transport infrastructure team has a proven track record across all asset classes including airports, ports, rail and road. We advise a broad range of market participants on all stages of transport infrastructure projects including procurement and financing (including PPP/PFI), construction, development, operations and maintenance, as well as disputes avoidance and resolution.

Our infrastructure lawyers understand the nuances of working across both developed and emerging markets. Through our extensive international network of offices, we can mobilise bespoke multi-disciplinary client teams for large scale transport projects ranging from high-speed rail networks in developed countries to deepwater ports in emerging markets. Our blend of transactional and contentious strengths ensures that clients receive the best possible advice in one client-focused team.

Transport infrastructure is pivotal to the prosperity of nations. Investing in, developing and maintaining assets in the right way can have a significant positive impact on a nation's development and its economic and social well-being.

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Transportation: Shipping - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co is home to a robust shipping practice with a particular focus on marine insurance disputes. It regularly represents ship owners and their insurers in civil litigation and arbitration as well as administrative and criminal proceedings. With its expertise in issues pertaining to P&I, LOF and SCOPIC, the team further strengthens its offering. In addition, the law firm advises shipping and logistics companies on commercial matters, including on disputes over charter parties and bills of lading as well as contract negotiations and admiralty law. Thanks to its international office network, Clyde & Co is well placed to advise on both German and English law as well as assisting with multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Clyde & Co verfügt über eine robuste Schifffahrtspraxis mit besonderem Schwerpunkt auf Streitigkeiten im Bereich der Seeversicherung. Sie vertritt regelmäßig Reeder und deren Versicherer in Zivil- und Schiedsverfahren sowie in Verwaltungs- und Strafverfahren. Mit seiner Expertise in Fragen rund um P&I, LOF und SCOPIC stärkt das Team sein Angebot weiter. Darüber hinaus berät die Kanzlei Reederei- und Logistikunternehmen in Handelsfragen, u.a. bei Streitigkeiten über Charterverträge und Konnossemente sowie bei Vertragsverhandlungen und im Admiralitätsrecht. Dank ihres internationalen Büronetzwerks ist Clyde & Co gut aufgestellt, um sowohl im deutschen als auch im englischen Recht zu beraten und bei multijurisdiktionalen Mandaten zu unterstützen.

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Strengths

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  • The Clyde & Co team is hands-on, on top of its cases and very responsive.

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  • Clyde & Co has a large team with multi-jurisdictional competence.

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  • Clyde & Co has an in-depth knowledge of the maritime sector and its players.

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  • Clyde & Co is incredibly responsive and commercially minded.

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  • Clyde & Co has good experience in maritime law, and not just legal experience but work experience within the industry.

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  • Clyde & Co verfügt über umfassende Kenntnisse des maritimen Sektors und seiner Akteure.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Clemens C Hillmer
    Clemens C Hillmer

    Clemens C Hillmer

    Domestic and international banks frequently instruct Clemens Hillmer for his strength in shipping finance mandates ranging from sale-and-leaseback transactions to refinancing and vessel acquisition finance. He is also highly experienced in shipping loan portfolio deals.

    Clemens Hillmer wird häufig von nationalen und internationalen Banken für seine Stärke bei Schiffsfinanzierungsmandaten beauftragt, die von Sale-and-Leaseback-Transaktionen über Refinanzierungen bis hin zu Schiffsakquisitionsfinanzierungen reichen. Er verfügt auch über große Erfahrung im Versand von Kreditportfolios.

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  • Eckehard Volz
    Eckehard Volz

    Eckehard Volz

    Eckehard Volz is particularly active in shipping disputes in relation to vessel collisions, cargo loss and ship equipment failure. He often acts for national and international charterers, insurers and maritime technology companies.

    Eckehard Volz ist insbesondere bei schifffahrtsrechtlichen Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Schiffskollisionen, Ladungsverlusten und Schiffsausrüstungsausfällen tätig. Er ist häufig für nationale und internationale Charterer, Versicherer und maritime Technologieunternehmen tätig.

    • Eckehard Volz is responsive, pragmatic and understands our needs.

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    • Eckehard Volz brings in so many perspectives and special knowledge.

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    • Eckehard Volz has great experience both legally and in terms of the maritime business.

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    • Eckehard Volz bringt so viele Perspektiven und Spezialwissen ein.
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    • Eckehard Volz ist reaktionsschnell, pragmatisch und versteht unsere Bedürfnisse.
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    • Eckehard Volz verfügt über große Erfahrung sowohl im juristischen Bereich als auch im Schifffahrtsgeschäft.
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  • Volker Lücke
    Volker Lücke

    Volker Lücke

    Volker Lücke's practice covers commercial shipping matters, including new ship and yacht building contracts, as well as a wide variety of disputes. He represents German and international underwriters in marine insurance cases, while also acting in litigation and arbitration concerning dry shipping, admiralty and transportation.

    Die Tätigkeit von Volker Lücke erstreckt sich auf Angelegenheiten der Wirtschaftsschifffahrt, einschließlich neuer Schiffs- und Yachtbauverträge, sowie auf eine Vielzahl von Streitigkeiten. Er vertritt deutsche und internationale Underwriter in Seeversicherungsfällen und ist auch in Litigation und Arbitration in den Bereichen Trockenschifffahrt, Admiralität und Transport tätig.

    • Volker Lücke remains calm under pressure.

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    • Volker Lücke is an excellent and insightful lawyer who can always see around corners.

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    • Volker Lücke bleibt unter Druck ruhig.

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    • Volker Lücke ist ein exzellenter und scharfsinniger Anwalt, der stets vorausschauend denkt.
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