Advising insurance companies is at the heart of Clyde & Co LLP’s shipping practice, with the team covering both contentious and non-contentious matters and offering noteworthy strength in insured liability claims. The department leverages the firms international network to shine in matters with cross-border elements and is headed by Rozenn Lopin, an expert in insurance and general risk management with established experience in handling matters with ties to francophone Africa. Litigator Olga Jefremova is an expert in transportation and marmite law, while Gildas Rostain  advises clients on the drafting of agreements and the handling of maritime incidents.

HFW‘s full-service offering extends to advice on both wet and dry shipping matters. Frequently engaged in international commercial shipping matters concerning French vessels, the team demonstrates proficiency in English and French law and is headed by Stanislas Lequette, who brings expertise in commercial and criminal litigation, including in francophone-African countries. Stéphanie Schweitzer specialises in matters concerning ship arrests, collisions, and charter party disputes with noteworthy experience in the tourism segment.  Vincent Bénézech   is an arbitration specialist and is dual-qualified as French and English lawyer. Guillaume Brajeux is adept at the full range of shipping law, while Mona Dejean is a key contact for shipping disputes, including those related to major casualties.

Reed Smith offers domestic and international borrowers, lenders, buyers and purchasers involved with french vessels a wide array of services, with the team’s portfolio extending to advice on liability claims, insurance, tax and customs, and regulatory compliance. An expert in international arbitration and commercial litigation, Andrew Tetley jointly steers the practice alongside Ana Atallah, who handles a busy workload including advice on the arrest of vessels and enforcement measures. Antoine Guillemot excels in international contract and liability matters, while Aurelie Lopez is another experienced litigator.

Stream – Avocats et Solicitors provides a full service for all maritime project matters, advising clients on the construction, financing, sale and purchase of vessels, while also demonstrating proficiency in charter party and shipbuilder contract  disputes, cargo claims, and insurance-related issues. The practice leverages its proximity to ports with its offices in Le Havre, Marseille and Bordeaux, as well as its recent partnership with Anglo-Greek firm LCI law. Mathieu Croix specialises in maritime labour, insurance, and transport law. Alexandre Besnard is recommended for multijurisdictional topics, while Freddy Desplanques assists on tax, customs and excise matters. Vy-Loan Huynh Olivieri works on commercial disputes. Patrick Evrard is another name to note.

Lewis & Co AARPI‘s shipping practice offers international clients a combination of experience in maritime casualties and commercial shipping  disputes with expertise in English and French law and a track record acting in various Francophone jurisdictions. Lars Lewis is a well-rounded shipping lawyer and co-heads the practice alongside Peter Iglikowski, who specialises in international trade topics and commercial cross border disputes. Leila Esnard is experienced in settlement negotiation. Guillaume De Bascher assists in shipping disputes and proceedings.

Specialising in the full spectrum of maritime and transport law, Tarin Lemarié is experienced in advising on transactional shipping work such as vessel construction, sales and purchases of vessels, and handling both documentation and due diligence work. Practice head Guillaume Tarin's broad practice extends to advice on freight forwarding and admiralty cases,  and fellow head Alexis Lemarié's areas of expertise include shipyard-related advice. Victor Guérard excels at the intersection of shipping, insurance, and international trade law.

Stephenson Harwood brings a depth of litigation and insurance expertise to shipping clients with noteworthy strength advising on matters related to cruise ships and yachts. Guérin Loisel specialises in domestic and international maritime insurance disputes. Nicolas Demigneux heads the team.