Shipping | Asia-Pacific

HFW's comprehensive Australia-wide coverage includes transactional and contentious shipping matters for all major sector players, as well as large-scale commodities exporters in the energy and resources and agriculture industries. Its shipping team works with a broad range of clients, including ship owners, insurers, financial institutions and shipyards and provides a comprehensive offering in the offshore energy sector. Its clients benefit from the team's membership of one of the world's largest international maritime practices.

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.

Colin Biggers & Paisley boasts specialist marine insurance law experts in Australia, who act on cargo, hull and liability claims, and in recovery actions against carriers. Its shipping team is also active on port infrastructure matters and on maritime personal injury cases. The team attracts an array of leading domestic and international insurers as well as owners, importers and exporters. Colin Biggers & Paisley also acts on transactional matters, including ship sale, purchase, charter and operational contracts. Its practice extends to advising shipping lines on industrial relations and employment arrangements for crew, as well as port asset acquisitions.

Mills Oakley represents leading players in the marine and general insurance spheres in the Australian market, including international insurers and claims agencies, as well as freight forwarders and logistics service providers. The law 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.