Shipping
The financial crisis and its subsequent impact on global economic growth caused shipping volumes to fall sharply and the industry to focus on maintaining cash flow, earnings and volumes.
Survival was the watchword, but now activity has begun to rise with growth fuelled by emerging markets.
Our international Shipping group holds a premier position in the market. Through its experience advising a wide-ranging client base, it brings a rounded approach to transactions. Comprising enterprising lawyers with a track record in shipping from areas such as project finance, asset finance and leasing, capital markets, restructuring, tax, and mergers and acquisitions, we offer clients in the shipping sector a complete legal service.
We are the preferred counsel for a broad range of clients including lenders, banks, lessors, lessees, export credit agencies and shipowners. The range of vessels on which we advise include FPSOs, LNG carriers, drillships, container vessels, chemical tankers, VLCCs and luxury cruise ships.
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Publications: 27 March 2024
Increased Focus on Forced Labor in the U.S. and EU: Enforcement and Legislation
U.S. Customs authorities impounded thousands of vehicles, showing risks to imports linked to forced labor. The U.S. government detained thousands of luxury vehicles deemed to contain a small…
News: 19 March 2024
A&O continues to be recognised for market-leading position in India
Allen & Overy continues to maintain its position as the top international law firm focused on India, and was recently recognised at the India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) Deal of the Year Awards, for…
Blog Post: 08 December 2023
The English High Court has rejected Spain’s challenge against an English seated arbitration award. In doing so, the judge commented that an arbitral tribunal has no power to grant an injunction…
Publications: 03 November 2022
Decarbonising transportation requires collaboration and regulatory reform
Getting to Net Zero shipping and aviation is a complex challenge. However industry collaboration, innovation, new regulations and pressure from customers are helping to accelerate progress.