Maritime and Shipping in England covers disputes over carriage of goods by sea, charterparties, bills of lading, collision and salvage claims, marine insurance, ship arrests, and disputes in the Admiralty and Commercial Courts. A solicitor drafts and negotiates charterparty terms, reviews bills of lading, expedites security and guarantees, gathers vessel, cargo, and insurance evidence, and represents clients in court or arbitration, often coordinating with surveyors, brokers, and insurers.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They prepare pleadings, handle interim remedies such as arrest or injunctions, manage cross-border claims, and navigate international conventions (e.g., Hague-Visby Rules) and marine law frameworks to protect client interests in disputes over liability, cargo damage, and indemnities.