Maritime Law

Leading Libyan Law firm providing legal services on international clients from the arrest of ships to commercial transactions.

With experience in jurisdictions with robust maritime industries, we provide legal advice on all aspects of maritime and shipping law.
Our experience and services include the following areas: 

Commercial & International Trade Law in Libya

As a law firm specializing in transactional law, we provide our clients with legal advice on maritime commercial transactions. We represent our clients from beginning to end, from negotiating and drafting the agreements. We assist clients with the following:

  • Shipbuilding agreements
  • Ship purchase and sales (purchase/sale agreements)
  • Ship registration
  • Purchase and sale of vessels, assets, and equipment
  • Commercial documents (guarantees and bills of lading)
  • Charterparties

Ship Finance Law in Libya

We have advised clients in Dubai and Libya on their maritime needs, including:

  • Ship purchase and sales
  • Hire purchase agreements
  • Ship building finance
  • Structured finance (Islamic finance transactions)
  • Syndicated loans
  • Ship management
  • Mortgages

Arrest of ships & Emergencies Law in Libya

We have advised several clients on maritime-related emergencies, including:

At Karbal & Co, we have represented our clients before international arbitration centers and U.S. federal courts in connection with litigation matters concerning maritime law in Libya and the United Arab Emirates.

Insurance Law in Libya

At Karbal & Co, we understand the risks and liabilities in the maritime industry. Committed to our clients’ best interests, we advise on:

  • Negotiating and acquiring marine insurance
  • P&I insurance
  • Insurance claims  (arbitration)
  • Mediation and arbitration services for insurance claims

We represent clients before international arbitration centers and U.S. federal courts in maritime disputes governed by Libyan and UAE law. For expert advice and representation, see:

Port Development & Offshore Construction in Libya

As ports serve as a means of economic growth and vitality, we understand their importance to the development of emerging markets in the Middle East and North Africa. We offer clients assistance in establishing, constructing, and maintaining ports. Our services include:

  • Recruitment of contractors for construction, maintenance, and port security
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Successfully represented client in a case involving Libyan banking and maritime law before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
  • Represents port authorities on a variety of maritime regulatory and commercial matters
  • Drafted and amended the “Waterways Management Regulations for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi” to comply with international standards
  • Provides advice to national oil companies in multiple jurisdictions on shipping matters under Libyan and UAE law
  • Advised on high-profile arrests of ships in Libyan waters (arrest of ships article).
  • Enforcement of maritime arbitration awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Provides expert legal opinions on Libyan maritime law (Expert Legal Opinion).
  • Advised on matters concerning international transportation of commodities (maritime liability).
  • Represents clients on commercial maritime matters, including the sale and purchase of vessels and other marine assets.
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