Transportation: Shipping - Germany
What the team is known for
The Bremen-based law firm Dr. Schackow & Partner houses a well-equipped maritime law department. Its team members are regularly engaged in complex disputes pertaining to ship collisions, cargo damages and salvage operations. The law firm also represents crew members in criminal and administrative law proceedings. Ship financing and refinancing matters as well as the purchase and sale of vessels are further key strengths. The practice completes its offering with its experience in negotiating charter and shipbuilding contracts. Its clientele ranges from banks and insurance companies to shipyards and cruise operators.
Notable practitioners
Julius Drumm draws on his long-standing and broad expertise when advising ship builders, operators and insurers on a variety of shipping mandates across Germany and beyond. He also handles shipping accidents and related disputes.
Kai Busch is held in high esteem for his long-standing expertise in shipping mandates, ranging from charter contracts and shipbuilding projects to liability claims. Clients also benefit from his strength in contentious mandates, including arbitrations. "Kai Busch is a great lawyer who is very active in arbitration." "Kai Busch is a nice person and a well-known shipping lawyer."
Doris Kostka is appreciated for her expertise in shipping finance mandates, handling loan and finance agreements for banks and ship builders. She has a particular focus on the cruise sector.
