Today, we live in a world that has experienced dazzling globalization and globalization since the 20th century. This multidimensional process encompasses a political, economic, cultural and legal sphere. Indeed, international trade has seen progress thanks to this globalization.

In this context, there is what is called maritime law. Indeed, maritime law occupies an important place in international trade and can therefore be defined as the set of legal rules that apply to navigation on the sea, to personnel working at the seaside as well as to litigation that may result from activities at sea.

Moreover, this branch of law is vast and complex, and therefore it can cause a lot of disputes between the actors of the sea: captains, carriers, handlers, shippers, charterers, sailors, maritime administrations… which sometimes justifies the intervention of legal advisers who are knowledgeable in the matter for the resolution of such conflicts, on the one hand. On the other hand, many other things in maritime law require the intervention of a lawyer specializing in the matter.

Maritime law and the law of the sea

While the law of the sea is a law based on international conventions and international customs, maritime law allows for a broader application of domestic law. The relationship between the two is that they both practice on the sea. Thus, in the event of a conflict, one must seek a lawyer who has a perfect command of both branches. However, our consulting firm has a good knowledge of maritime law and the law of the sea and is competent to support, assist and defend in matters relating to the sea.

Indeed, for the law of the sea, the lawyer specialized in the matter intervenes for the drafting of international conventions. He also works on issues related to the law of the sea, such as pirates and the right to fish between different nationalities. He also intervenes in pollution matters and in many other areas of litigation.

Maritime transport

Maritime transport is one of the most efficient means of transport, especially for the transport of goods, since the transport of people is now done most by flight.

Moreover, for maritime operations, whether it is the transport of goods, people or even animals, it is necessary to conclude transport contracts. To this end, we have lawyers specialized in maritime law for the drafting of clauses, contracts, all legal documents relating to maritime transport law.

Finally, maritime transport law is not our only area of intervention, we also intervene for road, rail and air transport.

International Maritime Law

International maritime law is mainly characterized by international trade, maritime transport including the movement of goods and their security, transport contracts with liability issues as well as the cargo and its safety.

So these types of practices are done by signing international conventions. It is therefore an area that is complex, since it is necessary to have a thorough knowledge of international trade law and particularly international maritime law in order to be able to assist or defend in cases of conflicts that may result. As a result, our legal consulting firm has in-depth knowledge and can support you and help you in particular to draft international conventions and international trade.

Also, our lawyers have broad skills to assist you in drafting maritime codes or laws and in drafting treaties concerning the unification of maritime laws. They can also train you to help you understand the rules of treaties and conventions relating to maritime law or international trade law.

The Maritime Lawyer

Maritime law is a very complex and important area. Thus, more than 90% of international trade in goods is done by sea, which justifies the intervention of a lawyer specializing in the matter to resolve these issues because a lawyer specializing in maritime law has a good knowledge and can therefore intervene in the following areas in particular: drafting of maritime contracts such as: charter contracts, establishment of bills of lading, assistance in maritime emergencies and claims, training of personnel, etc.

To this end, our legal consulting firm acts on behalf of maritime and port companies, as well as on behalf of merchant ships in terms of advice, defense of shipowners following events at sea, as well as defense of shipping agents, etc. We are competent also for port law; in short, we intervene in all matters relating to maritime law.

The lawyer in maritime and transport law

The lawyer in maritime and transport law plays a major role in maritime law. he intervenes in all legal matters relating to maritime law.

Thus, in the maritime company in which the lawyer works, he is required to deal with legal documents, such as the drafting, negotiation or modification of contracts, the legal support of his company in its transport projects. He also ensures compliance with company rules. It also settles issues relating to taxes and duties and customs issues. The lawyer also intervenes when his company wants to buy new means of transport to start the purchase process.

Finally, the maritime lawyer also intervenes in the event of litigation between the structure which employs him and the other party for the reasons of the mediation if he knows himself in mediation. And in the event of mediation failure for the resolution of the dispute, he defends his client before the competent courts if he is mainly a lawyer. Finally, the lawyer must show rigor and confidentiality in his work.

So you work in the sea? Do you need specialized lawyers to draft your maritime documents or to accompany you or to assist you or even to defend you? Do not hesitate to contact us, our legal consulting firm can meet your needs!