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Maritime & Shipping

Shipbuilding & Ship Recycling

Construction, sale, conversion, repair and recycling contracts, with regulatory and environmental compliance.

What it is

The vessel lifecycle in Bangladesh runs from the shipyard to the recycling beach, and each stage carries its own contractual, regulatory, environmental and labour obligations. We protect the client's legal and commercial interests across the whole of it.

What this covers

Project & Contract Advisory

Drafting and reviewing shipbuilding, sale, purchase, conversion, repair and recycling agreements, protecting commercial and contractual interests.

Regulatory & Compliance

Advice on maritime regulations, vessel registration, environmental requirements, safety standards, labour obligations and ship-recycling compliance.

Finance & Transaction Support

Assistance with ship financing, mortgages, guarantees, insurance and transaction due diligence.

Risk & Dispute Management

Construction delays, defects, payment disputes, contractual breaches, environmental liabilities and recycling-related claims.

Commercial Advisory

Assessment of project structure, transaction risks, cost exposure, regulatory obligations and commercial viability throughout the vessel lifecycle.

Dispute Resolution

Support in negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation strategy, coordinating with appropriate maritime Advocates where formal proceedings are required.

How we work

  1. 1Review the transaction and the vessel's status
  2. 2Map the regulatory and environmental obligations
  3. 3Draft or negotiate the contract and security
  4. 4Manage delivery, defects and any dispute

Typically needed

  • Shipbuilding, sale or recycling contract
  • Vessel registration and class certificates
  • Environmental and safety clearances
  • Financing and insurance documents

Our core role

From vessel construction to responsible recycling, we protect the legal, commercial and regulatory interests of our clients throughout the maritime lifecycle.

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