Providing trusted legal support regarding maritime law.
Maritime is a vital component of the UAE’s economy, positioning the country as a global maritime hub. The UAE is recognised for its efficiency in managing maritime hubs, making it an ideal location for business.
In recent years, maritime law has undergone adjustments. Adjustments outlined in the new law include changes to registration processes and eligibility requirements. When operating within the maritime sector, you must work alongside a trusted legal firm.
Having access to a high-quality law firm, such as Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, means that you can reduce the risks of maritime issues. We have extensive experience assisting clients with maritime arbitration and shipping contract disputes.
How our Dubai maritime lawyers can help
At Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, we provide a comprehensive suite of legal services relating to maritime law. Whether you need support with vessel registration or ship financing advice, our dedicated legal professionals can help.
Our proven legal support spans freight, logistics and customs, so regardless of the area you operate within, we have the knowledge and expertise to support you. We are also experts in all aspects of port regulation and environmental compliance. We remain ahead of the latest developments in maritime law, so that we can provide the highest level of service for you.
Our lawyers are proficient in cross-border maritime transactions. We will ensure that every aspect of your transaction complies with the necessary legal requirements to ensure its success. We are your trusted legal partner, and we’re here to help you ensure that all maritime transactions run smoothly.
Our teams collaborate seamlessly across all practice areas, so if you need help with labor law, our employment team can help. They can support you with crew contracts and labor advice relating to maritime.
Our processes for maritime disputes
We understand that things don’t always run smoothly, and you may find yourself up against marine insurance claims or contract disputes. While this can be a challenging time, as your legal partner, we’re here to provide strategic advice.
Our team has years of experience representing clients with maritime dispute resolution and litigation processes. We can also liaise across teams to help with maritime arbitration.
If your company owes debts, you may face ship arrest and maritime lien enforcement. We can support you with negotiations to help achieve a more suitable outcome.
Before we begin working on your legal case, we take the time to get to know you by understanding the challenges you face and identifying the ideal outcome for you. Once we have this information, we can begin planning.
Our team can provide strategic legal counsel regarding marine insurance claims and crisis management. We have worked with many clients on crisis management for collisions and pollution events. We always provide a professional service at all times.
Why choose us for maritime law
- Trusted team of multilingual legal professionals
- Wide range of services relating to maritime law
- Seamless collaboration to ensure a suitable outcome for clients
- We remain ahead of legal developments
- Cross-border support
Our maritime services
- Vessel registration and ship financing advisory
- Maritime dispute resolution and litigation
- Charterparty, ship sale, and marine service contracts
- Ship arrest and maritime lien enforcement
- Marine insurance claims (hull, cargo, P&I)
- Crew contracts and maritime labor advisory
- Port regulation and environmental compliance
- Legal support for freight, logistics, and customs
- Crisis management for collisions or pollution events
- Cross-border maritime transaction support
