Parkside is dedicated to the practice of admiralty and shipping law, encompassing the full spectrum of legal issues that arise within the maritime sector. This branch of law is integral for managing maritime operations and resolving the private disputes that occur within the industry.
Admiralty law combines domestic maritime statutes and international regulations to oversee the complex relationships and activities of private parties in the shipping realm. Our legal services are informed by a thorough grasp of both the operational and contractual aspects of maritime law. We cover both wet and dry shipping. In the dry shipping domain, our expertise extends to bills of lading, charterparties, ship building, ship finance and contracts of affreightment. We also offer steadfast expertise in wet shipping which entails primarily collisions (and issues of international law, tort and jurisdiction.) Hong Kong remains a pre-eminent jurisdiction for dispute resolution given its reputation as one of the world’s leading hubs and an economic gateway to China.
Our barristers possess a sound understanding of these areas and offer legal guidance and representation across the breadth of maritime law having helmed both contentious and non-contentious matters. We assist in situations ranging from urgent maritime incidents including jurisdictional challenges and ship arrests and advising on disputes concerning charterparties and marine insurance, always with a focus on providing clear and effective strategic guidance and legal advice.
