Maritime Trade Legal Services

Maritime trade is one of the most important sectors that form the backbone of global commerce. Topics such as shipbuilding, cargo transportation, marine insurance, and international maritime contracts involve complex and technical processes that must be addressed within a broad legal framework. For companies operating in the maritime sector, ship owners, charter firms, logistics companies, and all other parties, it is vital to ensure that these processes are free from legal risks and carried out in compliance with international standards.

In a world where billions of dollars in trade are conducted by sea every year, having legal support with expertise in the dynamics of maritime law and industry experience plays a decisive role in achieving commercial success and legal security. Güneş & Güneş Law Firm offers a wide range of expertise in maritime trade law, working to protect the rights of its clients and help them gain a competitive advantage within the industry.

Legal challenges encountered in maritime trade can lead to the disruption of commercial relationships, operational delays, and financial losses. Therefore, developing a strategy that complies with national and international law and managing legal processes in the most accurate way is critical for the sustainable success of the maritime trade sector. Güneş & Güneş Law Firm, with its comprehensive and proactive approach in this area, ensures the security of its clients’ activities in the maritime sector.

Our Maritime Trade Law Services

1. Shipbuilding and Sale Contracts:

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing shipbuilding and sales contracts,
• Protecting the rights of parties during the ship delivery process,
• Resolving disputes arising from shipbuilding or sale contracts.

2. Ship Lease and Charter Contracts:

• Drafting and reviewing time charter, voyage charter, and bareboat charter contracts,
• Regulating the rights and obligations of parties in leasing processes,
• Representation and management of legal proceedings in disputes arising from charter contracts.

3. Cargo Transportation and Marine Insurance Law:

• Drafting and reviewing bills of lading and transportation contracts,
• Legal analysis of marine insurance policies and resolving insurance disputes,
• Litigation processes related to cargo damage and loss during transportation.

4. Maritime Accidents and Salvage Operations:

• Managing legal processes related to maritime accidents and collision incidents,
• Drafting salvage and assistance contracts and resolving disputes,
• Legal support related to port state controls and maritime administrative sanctions.

5. Ship Mortgages and Financing Processes:

• Drafting ship mortgages and managing financing processes,
• Credit contracts and collateral arrangements related to maritime trade,
• Collection of mortgage debts and managing enforcement processes.

6. Marine Environment and Environmental Regulations:

• Legal support related to marine pollution and environmental liabilities,
• Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations for marine environmental protection,
• Resolving compensation claims arising from marine pollution.

7. International Maritime Trade Law:

• Ensuring compliance with international maritime trade regulations,
• Legal procedures and regulations related to foreign-flagged vessels,
• Legal consulting regarding international maritime organizations and conventions.

8. Port and Dock Operations:

• Drafting and reviewing port and dock operation contracts,
• Resolving disputes arising from port services,
• Legal support regarding port operation regulations and licensing processes.

9. Maritime Labor Law and Ship Crew:

• Drafting employment contracts for ship crew and resolving disputes,
• Protecting the rights of workers and employers under maritime labor law,
• Managing compensation claims arising from maritime accidents or work-related injuries.

10. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution:

• Managing national and international arbitration processes in maritime trade disputes,
• Resolving commercial disputes between parties through mediation,
• Legal representation in litigation and arbitration processes related to maritime trade.

11. Maritime Trade Training and Consulting:

• Awareness training on maritime trade and international transportation contracts,
• Legal risk management consulting for maritime companies,
• Training programs on national and international maritime trade regulations.

12. Debt Collection and Ship Seizure Procedures:

• Collecting ship-related debts and applying precautionary measures (seizure),
• Managing ship seizure and sale procedures under court orders,
• Regulating rights and priorities among ship creditors.

Your Solution Partner in Maritime Trade

Güneş & Güneş Law Firm, with its extensive knowledge and experience in maritime trade law, meets the legal needs of its clients in all maritime activities. Our expert team, which closely monitors both national and international regulations, aims to minimize legal risks while supporting your commercial activities in all maritime trade processes.

Our goal is to secure your commercial success in maritime trade and provide effective solutions to the legal challenges you may face in the industry. We are here to assist you with legal consulting and representation services for your maritime trade projects. Güneş & Güneş Law Firm is with you to chart the course of your trade with confidence.