Expertise

Maritime Disputes

overview

Shin & Kim’s Maritime Disputes Practice advises ship owners, charterers, P&I clubs, insurers, forwarders, shipping agents, consignees, and cargo companies, both domestically and abroad in various disputes that may arise in maritime matters. Our Practice has the expertise and experience to advise on the complex interconnected issues that affect stakeholders in the maritime industry. Whether it be disputes involving payment structures or product supply means or disputes involving maritime territoriality or seizures of vessels, our team of experts have the knowledge and experience to assist clients in navigating through the complex issues that may arise with the myriad of stakeholders.

Key Services

Shin & Kim’s Maritime Disputes Practice provides advice with respect disputes in connection with the following:

  • Maritime accidents such as ship collision, fire, sinking, sea rescue, etc.
  • Maritime oil pollution accidents.
  • Charter contracts.
  • Bills of lading.
  • Seizures of vessels, liens on vessels, etc.
  • Liability of ship owners.
  • Shipbuilding contracts and ship sale and purchase contracts.
  • Ship finance.
  • International trade transactions and letters of credit.
  • Maritime insurances and trade insurances.
  • Shipping by air or land transportation.
  • Enforcement of overseas judgments and arbitral awards.
Experience
  • Hyundai Oilbank with respect to the oil spill at Tae-An peninsula by Hebei Spirit.
  • Samsung C&T in a dispute with respect to a bareboat charter dispute with Dooyang Line.
  • Various clients in damages claims in relation to freight delivery without bills of lading.
  • K-sure on various disputes relating to various trade insurance contracts.
  • Various clients in relation to refund guarantee disputes under shipbuilding contracts.
Awards and Rankings
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  • Ranked Band 1 Law Firm for Dispute Resolution - Litigation
    Chambers Global / Chambers Asia 2014-2017, 2021-2022, 2026
  • Ranked Tier 1 Law Firm for Dispute Resolution
    Asia Pacific Legal500 2015-2018, 2020-2026
  • Litigation Law Firm of the Year
    ALB Korea Law Awards 2018