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MA Abogados

Shipping

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MA Abogados

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About

Provided by MA Abogados

At MA Abogados, we have professionals who are highly specialised in public and private laws applicable to maritime spaces and navigation safety, and in regulations governing international maritime transport and navigation operators.

Our dedicated professionals are members of the Spanish Maritime Law Association and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA).

We also have a recognised prestige in this field thanks to our teaching activities on the Master’s Degree course in Maritime and Port Law, as well as our work as advisors during the drafting of the Maritime Navigation Bill.

We offer the best legal advice on aspects relating to:

  • Ship building and repair; purchase and sale contracts.
  • Ship operating contracts: boarding, chartering, leasing, passage or towage.
  • Ancillary shipping and ship operation contracts.
  • Maritime and transport insurance.
  • Dispute resolution procedures.
  • Maritime traffic.
  • Flagging of vessels.
  • Cargo damage.
  • Maritime navigation accidents.
  • Maritime liens on vessels.
  • Pleasure boating.
  • Asset finance.

 

Industries (7)

  • PORT TERMINALS
  • AGENCY CONTRACTS
  • CONTAINERSHIPS
  • CARGO INSURANCE
  • MARITIME CONSTRUCTION
  • PROJECT CARGO
  • SHIPPING

Chambers Review

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Shipping - Spain

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
MA Abogados advises clients across its offices in Spain on shipping mandates. Manufacturers, insurers and shipping companies regularly seek the law firm's assistance with maritime insurance matters including cargo, P&I and vessel damages claims. The firm offers further experience in the construction of vessels and terminals and the handling of international arbitration matters.
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Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's flexibility, broad-mindedness and efficiency. The lawyers are very quick in providing solutions and possess an extensive knowledge of the maritime sector.

    Shipping respondentEurope

  • The department at MA Abogados stands out for its practical solutions, industry knowledge and partner proximity. It has always delivered satisfactory results to complex issues.

    Shipping respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Salinas
    Carlos Salinas

    Carlos Salinas

    Carlos Salinas draws upon his expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates to assist shipping companies, logistics operators and insurers with damages claims, cargo loss and contractual matters. He is also adept at handling port concession work, as well as vessel arrests and losses.

    • Carlos Salinas is an excellent maritime lawyer.

      Shipping respondentEurope

    • Carlos Salinas is responsive and able to solve issues with valuable arguments.

      Shipping respondentEurope
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