Transportation: Shipping

Clyde & Co ascends in the rankings on the back of consistently excellent feedback and impressive mandates. The law firm is home to a robust shipping practice with a particular focus on marine insurance disputes. It regularly represents ship owners and their insurers in civil litigation and arbitration as well as administrative and criminal proceedings. With its expertise in issues pertaining to P&I, LOF and SCOPIC, the team further strengthens its offering. In addition, the firm advises shipping and logistics companies on commercial matters, including on disputes over charter parties and bills of lading as well as contract negotiations and admiralty law. Thanks to its international office network, Clyde & Co is well placed to advise on both German and English law as well as assisting with multi-jurisdictional mandates.

"They are always solution-oriented, very trustworthy and straightforward, and communication with them is very easy and uncomplicated."

"Clyde & Co has an experienced team with a good combination of senior and junior colleagues."

Eckehard Volz is particularly active in shipping disputes in relation to vessel collisions, cargo loss and ship equipment failure. He often acts for national and international charterers, insurers and maritime technology companies. "Eckehard Volz had a very good approach, keeping in mind both legal considerations and sensitivities of the case."

Volker Lücke's practice covers commercial shipping matters, including new ship and yacht building contracts, as well as a wide variety of disputes. He represents German and international underwriters in marine insurance cases, while also acting in litigation and arbitration concerning dry shipping, admiralty and transportation. "I have been continuously satisfied with Volker Luecke."