Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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K&L Gates is well regarded for work in a range of areas related to regulatory compliance in the shipping space, including safety, environmental and Jones Act rules. It has expertise representing a domestic and international client base before the FMC, the Coast Guard and other federal agencies. The firm is particularly well known for advising on legislative strategy. It is also known for acting on antitrust issues and export restrictions, in addition to increased activity advising clients on infrastructure developments and their associated regulatory concerns. The team represents significant cruise operators, maritime coalitions, port interests and tanker operations.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings with respect to the US regulation of its fleet and in particular its US-flag operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The K&L Gates team is very strong."
"The team understands the industry, its threats and economic drivers."
"The K&L Gates team is very strong."
"The team understands the industry, its threats and economic drivers."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Ruge is acknowledged for his knowledge of maritime policy, often appearing before Congress on behalf of significant maritime industry interests.
"Mark is thoughtful, insightful, strategic and highly responsive."
"His connections and thoughtfulness on how he approaches issues is incredibly effective."
William Myhre has significant experience representing industry clients before US agencies and government bodies including the FMC, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the US Coast Guard.
"He is a great all-around lawyer."
"He is a go-to lawyer."
Emanuel Rouvelas is highly thought of for advising on all aspects of US and foreign legislation related to international trade and maritime law. International shipping companies benefit from his decades of experience at the forefront of US maritime policy.
"Emanuel has an incredible depth of knowledge and a lot of respect from his time in government."
"He has a very strong reputation and is incredibly experienced."
Michael Scanlon provides regulatory counseling shipping companies and cruise operators, among other clients in the maritime sector. He regularly deals with the Federal Maritime Commission and other regulatory agencies.
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