Expertise
Complex maritime matters rarely fit within a single discipline.
Our expertise reflects the realities of the maritime industry, where legal, commercial, operational and regulatory issues are often closely interconnected. We bring together the knowledge and experience required for each engagement to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.
Marine casualties
Marine casualties require rapid decision-making, technical understanding and coordinated legal support.
Camera & Partners assists insurers, P&I Clubs, brokers, shipowners, charterers and other maritime stakeholders in the management of collisions, groundings, fires, machinery failures, pollution incidents, salvage operations and other casualties involving both commercial vessels and yachts.
Depending on the nature of the casualty, our team combines expertise in marine insurance, English law, shipping operations and maritime regulation, including Flag State requirements, casualty investigations, Port State Control issues and liaison with maritime administrations, ensuring that legal, technical and regulatory aspects are addressed through a single coordinated strategy.
Cargo Claims
Cargo disputes often extend beyond questions of liability, involving insurance coverage, contractual interpretation, recovery opportunities and cross-border logistics.
We advise insurers, cargo interests, carriers, freight forwarders and logistics operators on claims arising from maritime, road, rail, air and multimodal transport, including loss, damage, delay and salvage-related matters.
Our assistance covers claims handling, recovery actions, insurance issues and transport documentation, combining legal and commercial expertise to achieve practical and efficient outcomes.
Marine Insurance
Marine insurance disputes require more than policy interpretation.
They demand a detailed understanding of underwriting practices, claims handling and the commercial realities of the insurance market.
Camera & Partners advises insurers, reinsurers, brokers, P&I Clubs and commercial operators on both contentious and non-contentious marine insurance and reinsurance matters, including policy drafting and interpretation, coverage analysis, claims management, subrogated recoveries and strategic advice supporting underwriting and claims decisions.
Where appropriate, insurance advice is complemented by operational and regulatory expertise to assist clients in evaluating complex casualty and compliance issues.
Shipping Litigation & Arbitration
Shipping disputes are frequently international, requiring coordinated action across multiple jurisdictions.
We represent clients before civil courts, arbitral tribunals and maritime authorities, assisting in litigation, arbitration, mediation, precautionary measures, vessel arrests, cargo arrests, bunker arrests and urgent casualty investigations.
Working alongside a trusted international network of correspondents and specialists, we coordinate legal, operational and technical aspects of complex disputes to achieve efficient and commercially effective outcomes.
Shipbuilding, Sale & Purchase & Repair
Transactions involving vessels and yachts frequently require legal, regulatory and operational expertise to work together.
We advise shipowners, shipyards, financiers and yacht owners on shipbuilding contracts, sale and purchase transactions, repair, conversion and demolition projects, as well as the associated contractual and regulatory matters.
Our assistance also extends to ship and yacht registration, vessel flagging and reflagging procedures, liaison with Flag Administrations and the regulatory aspects connected with ownership, financing and vessel transfers.
Flag State & Maritime Administration
The international regulatory framework governing shipping continues to expand, creating increasingly complex obligations for shipowners, managers and operators.
We advise on Flag State requirements, Port State Control inspections and detentions, Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) compliance, seafarers’ employment and welfare matters, ISM and ISPS implementation, maritime administration and marine casualty investigations. We also assist clients in responding to Port State Control deficiencies and detentions, liaising with Flag Administrations, Port State authorities and Recognised Organisations, and pursuing administrative reviews or appeals where available.
Our experience enables clients to navigate regulatory requirements efficiently while maintaining compliance throughout the operational life of their vessels.
Sanctions & Compliance
International sanctions have become a central consideration for the shipping and marine insurance industries.
We advise shipowners, insurers, brokers and commercial operators on EU, UK, US and UN sanctions regimes, helping clients identify and manage legal, regulatory and operational risks.
Our assistance includes sanctions due diligence, compliance programmes, transaction analysis, internal procedures, training, guidance on permitted and restricted activities, and support in responding to regulatory investigations and potential breaches.
Where sanctions issues overlap with Flag State or other maritime regulatory requirements, our multidisciplinary approach enables clients to address both aspects within a single coordinated framework.
Yachts and Superyachts
We advise yacht owners, managers, insurers and industry professionals on the full spectrum of legal and regulatory matters affecting the yachting sector.
Our experience includes casualties, insurance claims, sale and purchase transactions, refit and repair projects, charter disputes, financing, ship and yacht registration, flagging and regulatory compliance.
Combining legal, operational and administrative expertise, we provide practical advice tailored to the specific commercial and operational realities of the international yachting industry.