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Holland & Knight LLP

Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York)

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Holland & Knight LLP is a full-service national firm with good geographic spread and experience in a swath of litigation matters in the shipping industry. The team is well known for representing domestic and international clients in dispute arbitrations. It also had a noted concentration on insolvency and bankruptcy-related litigation in the maritime context. Additionally, the firm handles cargo, casualty, charter party and personal injury cases.
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Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight represented Evergreen Marin Corp. on a vessel that ran aground in Chesapeake Bay and was freed a month later.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight have a strong team for marine related disputes from charterparty issues to sale and purchase work.

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  • Holland & Knight provide timely and professional service tailored to our needs.

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  • The firm provide meticulous research and work ethic.

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  • The firm consistently handles complex litigation at a high level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher R Nolan
    Christopher R Nolan

    Christopher R Nolan

    Christopher Nolan comes recommended for his shipping litigation practice. His recent mandates include charter party, cargo and maritime casualty disputes, and he often acts for underwriters and P&I clubs.

    • Christopher is the cream of the crop, but does not act like it and always finds time to discuss whatever is going on with our businesses.

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    • Chris is really awesome at resolving and preventing litigation from happening, which helps us down the road. He is critical for reducing exposure.

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    • Christopher proposed very novel and creative solutions which is reflective of his deep understanding of this area of law.

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  • Michael J Frevola
    Michael J Frevola

    Michael J Frevola

    Michael Frevola has an extensive shipping and maritime practice advising clients on charter party, bankruptcy and maritime employment disputes.
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  • Vincent J Foley
    Vincent J Foley

    Vincent J Foley

    Vincent Foley has a broad transportation-focused practice with expertise across the full range of maritime disputes. He is particularly knowledgeable on matters affecting terminal operators.

    • Vincent has remarkable knowledge of the arbitration process.

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    Christopher R Nolan

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    Michael J Frevola

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    Vincent J Foley

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