Shipping | Asia-Pacific

Clyde & Co serves a variety of international clients across numerous shipping and related marine sectors in Australia, including the cruise industry, commodities transportation, and offshore oil and gas. The shipping team can boast notable expertise advising on international sales and ocean carriage of goods contracts, and is also active in the marine insurance space representing a number of P&I clubs and offshore risk insurers. The firm is prominent in the litigation of substantial shipping disputes, including class actions and criminal investigations, partnering where appropriate with litigation funding companies. Its integration with the global Clyde & Co network ensures a seamless service in multi-jurisdictional claims. Hamburg Sud, UD Group and UIL are key clients.

Holding Redlich provides a full legal service in respect of maritime and transport matters in Australia, with notable expertise in charter party work, ship arrests and commodities issues, as well as the representation of insurers and insureds. The firm advises international shipping companies and port owners and operators on regulatory and transactional matters, including the acquisition of services and expansion of infrastructure. The team is also experienced advising on international maritime arbitration matters.

Mills Oakley represents leading players in the marine and general insurance spheres in the Australian market, including international insurers and claims agencies, such as AIG Insurance, AXA XL and Zurich Australia, as well as freight forwarders and logistics service providers. The firm has further capabilities in acting on investigations and class actions. The team is also noted for assisting with maritime disputes, including vessel ownership and construction issues.

Hall & Wilcox is a highly respected firm for shipping matters in Australia. The team has an extensive knowledge of marine insurance in relation to a wide range of matters such as cargo claims, hull damage and personal injury, among many others. It is also well versed in carriage of goods, ship arrest and salvage matters. Members of the team have experience acting in litigation and arbitration.