Transportation: Shipping - France
What the Team is Known For
Villeneau Rohart Simon & Associés has a well-established shipping practice handling advisory, transactional and contentious matters within the sector. The team is adept at dealing with wet and dry shipping mandates, including ship arrests, collisions, oil spills and cargo claims. It also offers notable experience in the field of yachts and superyachts, with additional strength in insurance matters.
Strengths
"The team at Villeneau Rohart Simon & Associés are very responsive and can handle our questions well. The lawyers proactively provide advice and we are very happy with the service."
"The responsiveness is quick and service is always of a high standard."
Work Highlights
Villeneau Rohart Simon & Associés advised IOPC Funds following the oil spill of MT 'Prestige'.
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Simon has a practice that covers the breadth of shipping matters, with particular highlights in maritime accidents, pollution cases and charter party disputes. "Patrick Simon is an experienced and strong lawyer used to dealing with various players in the market."
Sébastian Lootgieter is well placed to act on both contentious and non-contentious shipping mandates, counting insurers and transportation companies among his clients.