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Law firm specialising in maritime and offshore law
Lex & Lanes advises shipowners, charterers, ship operators, offshore contractors, survey companies, terminals, agents, cargo interests and insurers on maritime and offshore contracts and disputes.
Carriage of goods by sea
Lex & Lanes provides advice on charter party agreements and bills of lading and assists companies in disputes concerning loss, damage, delay, and the release of goods. In doing so, we assess the contractual terms and the applicable rules, including the Hague-Visby Rules and other international maritime conventions.
Port and Shipping Operations
As a law firm specialising in maritime law, we assist agents, terminals, cargo handlers, surveyors and other port service providers with their contractual and operational matters.
Agency, port and service agreements
Cargo handling, storage, transshipment and release
Marine surveys, inspections and expert assessments
Claims, security and urgent measures
Offshore
Thanks to the combination of our experience as lawyers specialising in transport and maritime law and as in-house counsel in the offshore survey sector, we understand both the legal framework and the operational realities on board, in port and within project teams.
Offshore Projects
Analysis of LOGIC and BIMCO contracts and assistance with negotiations and implementation
Chartering of survey and support vessels
Sale and purchase of vessels and/or equipment
Negotiation of offshore contracts
Maritime Claims and Disputes
Preventive and executory attachment of vessels
Collisions, general average and damage to vessels
Limitation of liability for shipowners (LLMC)
Salvage and salvage agreements
Marine insurance and claims
Environmental and wreck removal liability