Transportation: Shipping | Europe

AKD remains a dominant domestic and cross-border transportation team. It is a popular choice for shipowners, shipyards and insurers on ship arrests, collisions and charter party arbitration. The team is highly esteemed for maritime shipping in particular. The law firm offers additional experience in ship finance and building, as well as contractual matters. AKD is also noted for providing further onshore expertise, acting for clients in the rail and road infrastructure sectors and freight platforms on warehousing matters.

Van Traa maintains its position as one of the leading shipping law firms in the Netherlands. The team has notable experience in damages claims and liability mandates, including spillages and damage to undersea cables. The law firm is particularly popular with clients from the logistics sector, advising on litigation regarding the contamination of goods during transport. Team members also have experience in matters such as damage to aircraft, recourse and recovery proceedings and mass litigation in the aviation sector.

Ploum is highly regarded for its expertise in the logistics and transport sectors, advising on issues ranging from customs compliance and excise duties to the negotiation of sale agreements and contractual litigation. It also represents clients in disputes involving the recovery and retention of goods and containers.

Ten Holter Noordam displays a solid foothold in the Dutch shipping market, assisting clients seeking damages in relation to cargo claims and vessel collisions. The team further advises on litigation relating to shipbuilding issues and regulatory compliance, in addition to disputes with trade unions and NGOs. The law firm additionally assists with bankruptcy proceedings and transactional mandates.