Maritime & Aviation
Advice on the movement of vessels, cargo and aircraft — charterparties, casualties, salvage, cargo claims and the regulatory framework around them.
Submit a Legal Matter◆What this area covers
Charterparties and shipping contracts
Cargo and bill of lading claims
Collisions, salvage and general average
Vessel arrests and security
Aviation contracts and leasing
Regulatory and safety matters
◆When professional counsel may be required
When a vessel or aircraft is arrested or detained, when cargo is damaged or delayed, or when a contract or casualty gives rise to a claim.
◆How Aulelis approaches the matter
We assess the contract and the applicable maritime or aviation regime, secure the position where the matter is urgent, and coordinate with qualified specialists in the relevant forum.
◆Typical documents and information
- Charterparties, bills of lading and contracts
- Voyage, casualty and survey records
- Insurance and correspondence documents
- Details of the vessels, cargo and parties involved
◆Jurisdiction considerations
Choice of law and arbitration in shipping contracts, admiralty jurisdiction and vessel arrest, limitation of liability, and the applicable aviation regulatory regime.
◆Potential legal pathways
Claim and securityNegotiated settlementArbitration or court proceedingsEnforcement and recovery
◆Frequently asked questions
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