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Scott Jenkins

Scott Jenkins

USA 2026

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Scott Jenkins is a partner in and leader of the Maritime Practice Group and co-leader of the Maritime Industry Team. He advises clients on a broad range of maritime transactions, compliance, and litigation. Scott advises clients on coastwise trade, security, citizenship, manning, and vessel documentation issues; contracts; service agreements; charter agreements; disputes arising from commercial, construction, insurance coverage, and indemnity issues; personal injury and casualty litigation; and general vessel and operational compliance advice. Scott regularly handles offshore and maritime-related regulatory matters, including those involving the US Coast Guard and the US Customs and Border Protection of the US Department of Homeland Security. Scott also has assisted clients in meeting the requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention, including the drafting of employment contracts required by the MLC.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

Individual Editorial
Scott Jenkins is highlighted for his expert representation of clients in a variety of compliance issues. Expertise includes advice on coastwise trade, security citizenship, manning and general vessel and operational compliance.

Strengths

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  • Scott is an experienced voice on maritime regulatory issues before the US Coast Guard and US Department of Homeland Security, and someone regularly counted on to address complex issues.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA
  • I have full and complete confidence in Scott's abilities and the work he performs, which always lead to excellent results.

    Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: RegulatoryChambers Guide to the USA

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