Navigating Complex Waters of Global Commerce

Yeah, maritime law can be messy. We've been dealing with shipping disputes, cross-border trade tangles, and cargo claims for years. If you're stuck in international waters legally speaking, we'll help get things sorted.

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What We Actually Do

International Maritime Disputes

When ships collide or contracts fall apart on the high seas, someone's gotta untangle it. That's where we come in.

Cross-Border Trade Agreements

Different countries, different rules. We draft and negotiate agreements that actually hold up across jurisdictions.

Customs & Import/Export Compliance

Customs regulations change all the time. We keep your shipments moving legally and avoid those nasty fines.

Cargo Liability & Loss Recovery

Lost a container? Damaged goods? We'll chase down who's responsible and get you compensated.

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Based in Vancouver, Working Worldwide

Look, Vancouver's one of the busiest ports in North America. We're right here in the thick of it, dealing with everything from cruise ship incidents to multi-million dollar cargo disputes. But our reach goes way beyond BC.

We've handled cases involving vessels flagged in Panama, cargo from China, buyers in Europe, and sellers in South America. International trade doesn't respect borders, and neither do we when it comes to representing our clients.

Whether you're a shipping company, an importer, an exporter, or you've got marine insurance headaches, we've probably seen something like your situation before. And if we haven't? Well, that's what makes it interesting.

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Why People Work With Us

Honestly? Because maritime law's complicated and we know our stuff.

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Specialized Knowledge

We don't dabble in maritime law - it's what we do. Every day. All day.

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Global Network

We've got contacts in ports and legal circles around the world. Comes in handy.

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Real Experience

We've been in arbitration rooms, courtrooms, and ship engine rooms. We get it.

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Practical Approach

We aim for solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.

Industries We Serve

We've worked with all sorts of folks in the maritime and trade world. Here's a snapshot.

Shipping Companies

From small operators to major lines, we handle vessel arrests, charter party disputes, and crew matters.

Import/Export Businesses

Keeping your goods moving across borders while staying compliant with regulations that change constantly.

Marine Insurers

Coverage disputes, claims assessment, and recovery actions when things go south at sea.

Port Operators

Liability issues, terminal disputes, and regulatory compliance for port facilities.

Freight Forwarders

When cargo gets delayed, lost, or damaged, we sort out who's liable and how to fix it.

Manufacturers & Traders

International sales contracts, letter of credit disputes, and trade finance issues.

Got a Maritime Legal Issue?

Maybe your cargo's stuck at customs. Maybe there's a dispute over a charter party. Maybe you're dealing with a marine insurance claim that's going nowhere. Or perhaps you need someone to review trade agreements before you sign anything.

Whatever it is, don't let it drag on. Maritime and trade issues have a way of getting more complicated (and expensive) the longer they sit.

Give us a call or shoot us an email. We'll have a straight conversation about what you're dealing with, what your options look like, and whether we're the right fit to help you out.

Recent Win: Multi-Jurisdictional Cargo Recovery

Last year, we represented an exporter who'd lost nearly $2M worth of electronics when a container ship ran into trouble off the coast of Japan. The cargo was insured in London, the vessel was flagged in Liberia, and the buyer was in Australia.

It took coordinating with legal teams across four countries, but we managed to recover the full amount plus legal costs through a combination of insurance claims and carrier liability actions. Took about 14 months, but our client got made whole.

That's the kind of complex, multi-party dispute we handle regularly. If you're in a similar mess, let's talk.