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Chambers Review

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Shipping - Spain
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

San Simón & Duch is a highly respected boutique law firm with a considerable grip on a myriad of shipping matters. The team is well versed in handling complex disputes and sanctioning proceedings in connection with vessel collisions and environmental and pollution damages. Enforcement proceedings and international ship arrests are also handled by the firm. Its broad client base comprises local insurers, international P&I clubs and ship owners as well as fleet operators.

Strengths

"The San Simón & Duch team is bright, reliable and knowledgeable. We rate it highly."

"San Simón & Duch offers a pragmatic approach and is very thoughtful on the practical implications of the advice that is given."

Notable Practitioners

As one of Spain's top practitioners, Luis de San Simón is well placed to handle complex disputes pertaining to collision damages, ship arrests and the sinking of vessels. His practice additionally encompasses contractual disputes and the enforcement of arbitral awards. "Luis de San Simón has ages of experience in shipping law. He has a gut feeling of how things should be handled and handles them that way, and it always goes well." "Luis de San Simón is a lawyer of long experience who provides great support and can be relied upon to devise an effective strategy to resolve any dispute or issue."

Mercedes Duch regularly handles contentious and non-contentious shipping mandates across Spain, including damages claims and contractual negotiations. "She is a very capable lawyer and a good colleague."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Luis de San Simón
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