MARITIME AND ADMIRALTY
McCarthy Mbadugha, SAN & Co. has an outstanding history of successful representation of clients in Maritime and Admiralty matters. As a leading maritime law firm, our Maritime Practice Group comprising of specialist lawyers in all areas of Maritime Law understands that the outcome of a Maritime Claim may bring success or misfortune. We therefore follow appropriate procedures and adopt watertight strategies in the enforcement or defence of Maritime Claims. We represent ship owners, shipyards and ship-repairers, P & I Clubs and other insurers, salvors, hull, cargo interests, banks and underwriters. We practice in the following areas:
- Arrest and release of ocean-going vessels
- Bill of lading
- Cargo
- Charterparties
- Collision
- Customs and Regulations
- Ownership Disputes
- Pollution
- Pre-Action Security
- Salvage
- Ship Finance & Mortgage Enforcement
Jurisdiction in Admiralty in rem action is primarily based on the presence of the res within jurisdiction. A minute’s delay may mean disappearance of the res from jurisdiction. Our Maritime Practice Group acts within short notice. We arrest vessels, cargo and freight to obtain security. Conversely, we timeously secure release of arrested vessels, cargo and freight.
