Shipping & Admiralty

Ship Arrests

We are involved in the majority of mortgagee led ship arrests here and this has included arrests of fleets. Our expertise lies in the prompt arrest and sale of vessels whether by public auction or by private treaty (a procedure which our firm pioneered) offering a fast and cost effective method by which to resolve the multiple difficulties which arise in the insolvency of a ship owner. We provide support to our clients throughout the arrest process including the payment off and repatriation of crew on board and the monitoring of ongoing issues on board during the period of arrest. We also have experience in other areas of admiralty practice including ownership disputes, collision claims, limitation claims and salvage claims.

Ship Registration

We assist with all aspects of ship registration in Gibraltar, including vessels registered whilst under construction, provisional registrations, as well as full and bareboat registrations.

Ship Finance

Our team of lawyers has worked with most, if not all, major international ship financing banks and assist with the drafting and registration of the loan and security documentation.