Ranking tables
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Senior Statespeople
- C Jonathan BennerThompson Coburn LLP
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Emanuel L Rouvelas K&L Gates15 Years Ranked
- Gerald Morrissey Holland & Knight LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeff R. Vogel Cozen O'Connor1 Years Ranked
- Jorge Romero K&L Gates5 Years Ranked
- Michael Scanlon K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Scott Jenkins Jones Walker LLP1 Years Ranked
- Wayne Rohde Cozen O'Connor11 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Blank Rome LLPTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBlank Rome LLP is a highly acclaimed practice well known for its representation of significant shipping clients on a range of regulatory matters. It has expertise in Jones Act compliance, environmental investigation defense of companies and individuals, and government relations including legislative advice. The firm advises on maritime cybersecurity issues, including attacks and security breach avoidance. It has further strength in counseling shipowners and operators on US trade sanction issues. The team offers wider industry expertise in shipping within the context of offshore oil, gas and wind energy compliance matters.1 Cozen O'ConnorTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedCozen O'Connor has an excellent maritime practice with a solid reputation for advising clients on issues including US sanctions, regulatory compliance and cabotage laws, among others. It is experienced representing client interests in matters under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, FMC and the Maritime Administration, and a host of other regulating agencies. The firm are also active in advising on regulatory issues arising from maritime industry M&A. The team also has expertise representing various clients such as carrier alliances, shipping trade associations and joint ventures.1 K&L GatesTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedK&L Gates is well regarded for work in a range of areas related to regulatory compliance in the shipping space, including safety, environmental and Jones Act rules. It has expertise representing a domestic and international client base before the FMC, Coast Guard and other federal agencies. The firm is particularly well known for advising on legislative strategy. It is also known for acting on antitrust issues and export restrictions, in addition to increased activity advising clients on infrastructure developments and their associated regulatory concerns. The team represents significant cruise operators, maritime coalitions, port interests and tanker operations.1 Winston & Strawn LLPTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedWinston & Strawn LLP has an esteemed practice working with large shipping clients on regulatory issues such as the Jones Act, environmental regulations and other matters. The firm has a good depth of experience on US law and international treaties affecting coastal and international shipping. The team is also recommended for its capabilities in legislative drafting, and maintains strong agency and government relationships.
Band 2
2 Holland & Knight LLPTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP's practice runs the full gamut of regulatory maritime issues, with attorneys advising on numerous mandates. Expertise includes advice pertaining to the Federal Maritime Commission, coast guard matters, customs and boarder protection and embargo issues, among other areas.2 Jones Walker LLPTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedJones Walker LLP is noted for its comprehensive maritime regulatory practice, counseling clients on compliance and in investigations. The members of the firm regularly appear before the full range of maritime regulatory agencies and government bodies. The firm has particular experience representing clients on the gulf coast and out of the port of New Orleans.2 Venable LLPTransportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedVenable LLP has a substantial shipping and maritime practice with expertise in representing a range of international carriers and logistics providers. It demonstrates expertise in export controls, economic and trade sanctions, and antitrust issues, as well as enforcements relating to the Shipping Act. It is adept at handling Federal Maritime Commission matters.