De Castro & Robles

Managing Partner: Gabriel Ramon Sosa III
Number of partners: 7
Number of lawyers: 15
Languages: English, Spanish

Firm Overview:
De Castro & Robles was founded in 1956 by Woodrow de Castro Z”L and David Robles Z”L as a law firm specializing in shipping and maritime law. Maintaining its position as a leader in the shipping and maritime realms, De Castro & Robles progressively became a full-service law firm, being able to advise and represent clients in every area of practice including litigation, ADR, aviation, finance, labor law, immigration, energy, and real estate.

Main Areas of Practice:  

Shipping & Maritime Litigation
■ Cargo Claims
■ Bunker Claims
■ Collisions
■ Limitation of Liability
■ Investigations and Claims arising from Accidents in the Panama Canal
■ Execution of Naval Mortgages
■ Charter Party Disputes
■ Personal Injury and Death Claims

Aviation
■ Cargo Claims
■ Limitation of Liability
■ Consumer Protection Claims
■ Carrier and Ancillary Air Service Permits
■ Charters and Overflight Permits
■ Aircraft Registration
■ Concessions

Construction Litigation
■ Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ship Registration and Finance
■ Flagging of Vessels
■ Registration of Naval Mortgages

Public Procurement
■ Registration of proponents and associated prep-work
■ Assistance in preparing proposals/offers
■ Administrative litigation pertaining to public tenders and contract performance

Immigration
■ Permits, visas, and citizenship applications

Intellectual Property
■ Trademarks, patents, and franchise agreements

Labour Law
■ Advice in employment issues
■ Contracts
■ Collective Bargaining Agreements
■ Litigation

Corporate, Commercial, and Asset Protection
■ Incorporation of companies
■ Incorporation of public interest foundations
■ Advice on corporate and regulatory matters
■ Mergers and Acquisitions

Tax
■ Advice in taxes
■ Administrative and judicial proceedings pertaining to tax issues