Shipping & Maritime Law

The firm advises clients on shipping and maritime law matters connected to Cyprus, a jurisdiction that maintains one of the largest ship registries in the European Union.

Cyprus's maritime sector involves a range of participants, including ship owners, operators, managers, and financiers, each of whom may require legal support connected to their activities.

Areas We Advise On

• Vessel registration under the Cyprus flag
• Maritime contracts and charterparties
• Ship mortgages and financing arrangements
• Crew and employment matters in the maritime sector
• Disputes arising from shipping operations
• Compliance with Cyprus maritime regulations
• Marine insurance matters
• Compliance with international maritime conventions as applied in Cyprus

Our Approach

The firm assists ship owners and operators with the legal aspects of registering and operating vessels under the Cyprus flag, drawing on the jurisdiction's established maritime legal framework.

Where a dispute arises in connection with shipping operations, the firm advises clients on their position under Cyprus maritime law and represents client interests as required.

The firm keeps in view the international nature of the shipping industry, assisting clients whose operations and counterparties may be based in other jurisdictions.