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Shipping & Transport
With over a decade of specialized experience in the field, shipping and transport constitute the cornerstone of our practice. At Memisoglu Kurun Law Firm, our attorneys possess profound expertise across a broad spectrum of maritime business operations. For the past ten years, we have consistently provided high-quality legal services to a diverse array of clients, including P&I Clubs, Hull & Machinery (H&M) Underwriters, ship and yacht owners, agencies, cargo owners, and suppliers.
Our legal team’s expertise encompasses a wide range of maritime matters, including but not limited to:
Ship Registration, Deregistration, and Mortgages
Providing expert legal assistance in the registration and deregistration of commercial vessels and private yachts, as well as the structuring of maritime mortgages.
Sale and Purchase of Commercial Ships and Private Yachts
Offering comprehensive legal services for vessel transactions, from initial negotiations to final completion.
Environmental Disputes and Pollution
Addressing legal issues related to maritime pollution and regulatory compliance.
Personal Injury & Death Claims
Handling complex claims arising from accidents at sea, on behalf of both vessel owners and their employees.
Ship Arrest Procedures
Representing clients in the enforcement of maritime claims through ship arrests and the exercise of maritime liens.
Casualties and Salvage
Providing counsel on incidents such as collisions, groundings, fires, total losses, salvage operations, and general average.
Cargo Claims
Representing clients in disputes over damaged or lost cargo, including issues related to Bills of Lading and Charter Party agreements.
Specifically, with regard to ship arrest, our firm is well-equipped to act across all ports in Turkey on behalf of P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers, financial institutions, and bunker suppliers. Our primary objective is to secure the claims of our clients in the most efficient manner, ensuring swift and effective legal action. Additionally, through our extensive international network, we are able to extend our services and offer assistance to clients operating in foreign waters.
In matters of casualty and salvage, our team possesses extensive experience advising clients on complex disputes resulting from incidents such as collisions, groundings, fires, pollution, and other marine casualties. We prioritize immediate and responsive action in order to mitigate potential losses and effectively address urgent casualty situations.
For personal injury and death claims, our firm has represented both vessel interests and employees in a variety of claims arising from maritime accidents. We are skilled in managing the negotiation process to achieve favorable settlements, ensuring that cases are resolved in an expeditious and cost-efficient manner.
Our legal team is also highly experienced in advising on national and international sale and purchase transactions of commercial ships and private yachts, guiding clients through the entire process from due diligence to the final sale. Additionally, we assist in the registration, deregistration, and mortgage processes for both commercial vessels and private yachts, providing our clients with expert support at every stage.
The value we offer to our clients is further enriched by the practical maritime knowledge and experience of our two partners, who are both Master Mariners, combining their seafaring expertise with legal acumen to provide a comprehensive, hands-on approach to maritime legal matters.
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