Transportation: Shipping | Europe

AKD remains a dominant domestic and cross-border transportation team. It is a popular choice for ship owners, shipyards and insurers on ship arrests, collisions and charter party arbitration. The team is highly esteemed for maritime shipping in particular. The law firm offers additional experience in ship finance and building, as well as contractual matters. AKD is also noted for providing further onshore expertise, acting for clients in the rail and road infrastructure sectors and freight platforms on warehousing matters.

Van Traa maintains its position as one of the leading shipping law firms in the Netherlands. The team has notable experience in damages claims and liability mandates, including spillages and damage to undersea cables. The firm is particularly popular with clients from the logistics sector, advising on litigation regarding the contamination of goods during transport. Team members also have experience in matters such as damage to aircraft, and recourse and recovery proceedings.

Dock Legal Experts is a well-known law firm that represents hull underwriters, P&I clubs and ship owners in liability cases and vessel arrests. Additionally the team advises clients on non-contentious matters involving commercial contracts and charter parties. Team members act on both deep sea and inland navigation matters.