Transportation: Shipping
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Provided by ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN
The transport and logistics sector is the backbone of world trade. Like our clients, we are faced with the challenges of permanent change in a networked world. As a leading law firm in the field of aviation, we advise airlines (cargo and passenger) and companies in the aviation industry on all relevant issues. For decades we have offered legal advice based on what our clients need in practice, and this provides our clients with a solid legal basis on which they can flourish and grow in the competitive international business world.
With our experienced teams we support our clients in all questions related to contract drafting/negotiation, conflict resolution, financial topics, transactions and all legal questions associated with everyday business.
We aim to provide our clients in the transport, aviation and logistics sectors with future-oriented solutions taking current developments into account. Our specialised teams observe the developments in the market and create solutions even before they become a risk.
The competence field Transportation. Aviation. Logistics is part of the law firm.
Chambers Review
ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN boasts a highly regarded shipping practice with a strong offering in disputes. The law firm's particular areas of expertise include collisions, salvage and arrests as well as liability issues. The team often represents shipbuilders, insurance companies and operators as well as transport companies. ASD houses strength in shipping insurance matters, including P&I issues and special coverage concepts. Its lawyers also regularly appear in litigation and arbitration, including employment and union-related disputes for shipping clients. The practice complements its offering with transactional and commercial matters in the maritime industry, including chartering and shipbuilding contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're probably the leading all-around law firm in the marine business in Hamburg because they can cover all the bases, including dry shipping, wet shipping and marine insurance specialty topics."
"They have a good network within Germany and are also competent at handling cross-border work."
"The lawyers at ASD are very good, very responsive and always available. They are at the top of their game in Germany, certainly in hamburg, and my preferred choice."
"They're probably the leading all-around law firm in the marine business in Hamburg because they can cover all the bases, including dry shipping, wet shipping and marine insurance specialty topics."
"They have a good network within Germany and are also competent at handling cross-border work."
"The lawyers at ASD are very good, very responsive and always available. They are at the top of their game in Germany, certainly in hamburg, and my preferred choice."
Notable Practitioners
Dieter Schwampe is widely considered one of the top experts in shipping law, with a particular strength in maritime insurance law whereby he assists with collisions, salvages and insurance cover issues. He is a highly experienced litigator and arbitrator.
Jan Dreyer is appreciated for his strength in shipping-related arbitration and litigation. He acts for a variety of clients from ship owners and banks to insurers and shipyards. He has further expertise in ship financing and insurance mandates.
"Jan Dreyer is very good indeed; he knows his stuff and has been around for a long time."
"He's got significant experience and is incredibly personable and easy to work with."
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