We have regularly undertaken work for some of the world’s leading P&I Clubs relating to shipping problems in Umm Qasr and other Iraqi ports.

Our experience includes:

• Iraqi court work both in civil and criminal  matters re maritime cases for shipowners and Masters
• Participating in official court inspections with Judges and court experts in various shipping disputes
• Negotiations and settlements concluded with Iraqi state authorities
• Collision work ranging from VLCCs to container ships to SPM Buoys
• Cargo claims
• Checking authenticity of state shipping documentation
• Checking ultimate origin of cargoes being shipped from Iraq
• Export licence checks
• Extensive work  for shipowners involving Customs Authorities re storage and tariffs and customs declarations
• Working for shipowners re issues involving GCPI and port authorities
• Advising on berth and operational contracts
• Advising on charterparty and bill of lading problems