Shipping: Dispute Resolution

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Provided by Fichte & Co

Fichte & Co's highly skilled shipping department extends across the full range of maritime law. It is considered the strongest firm in the GCC region, offering cost-effective legal services to the maritime industry.

The shipping team has built a strong reputation in both litigation and transactional matters. 

Within the litigation matters, instructions from P&I Clubs and H&M insurances have substantially increased in the year, with the firm being particularly active with P&I Clubs and local H&M insurers. Handles a range of contentious mandates, including multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration cases, acting for shipyards and owners, shipping companies and insurers. Particularly active in cases concerning damage and recourse claims, acting for defendants as well as claimants, often in relation to vessel damage and environmental damage. Fichte & Co also represents shipping clients in contract disputes and insolvency-related claims, and the team is well-versed in marine insurance matters. Frequently assists with acquisitions and sales of vessels.

The Shipping department works closely with the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and the Dubai government to improve the maritime infrastructure.