Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York)
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 513 3200Chambers Review
Holland & Knight LLP is a full-service national firm with good geographic spread and experience in a swath of litigation matters in the shipping industry. The team is well known for representing domestic and international clients in dispute arbitrations. It also had a noted concentration on insolvency and bankruptcy-related litigation in the maritime context. Additionally, the firm handles cargo, casualty, charter party and personal injury cases.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight LLP represented Duron in a multiparty and multijurisdictional dispute relating to a failed commodities transaction involving a cargo of wheat.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is very responsive and service-oriented."
"The Holland & Knight team has the depth of expertise to find solutions for complex matters."
"The group are on top of their briefs, responsive and drive matters forward."
"The firm is very responsive and service-oriented."
"The Holland & Knight team has the depth of expertise to find solutions for complex matters."
"The group are on top of their briefs, responsive and drive matters forward."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Nolan comes recommended for his shipping litigation practice. His recent mandates include charter party, cargo and maritime casualty disputes, and he often acts for underwriters and P&I clubs.
"Chris supplies thorough, researched and well-reasoned arguments. He is very responsive and able to explain complex legal situations."
"He is strategic, efficient and gives very good advice."
Michael Frevola has an extensive shipping and maritime practice advising clients on charter party, bankruptcy and maritime employment disputes.
"Mike is a great lawyer to instruct. He displays commercial acumen, which he combines with his in-depth legal knowledge."
Vincent Foley has a broad transportation-focused practice with expertise across the full range of maritime disputes. He is particularly knowledgeable on matters affecting terminal operators.
"Vincent is a fantastic maritime lawyer. He has deep knowledge of maritime law and is an effective litigator."
"Vincent is a good, service-oriented lawyer."