Algerian maritime law

Our firm is active in Algerian maritime law, principally in the realms of trade, chartering and international sales. We advise clients on drafting contracts that are at least partially governed by Algerian maritime law. We are thus active in all aspects of the life of a ship (finance, construction, use, and seizure).

In addition, our practice focuses on arresting vessels in Algeria Jurisdiction on behalf of clients for security for a maritime claim made or to satisfy a judgment.

The arrest or threat of an arrest of a vessel is a powerful weapon which, if implemented can cause severe disruption to a vessel and her owners. Conversely under Algerian maritime law it is only legally possible to arrest a ship if certain criteria are met; otherwise an action for wrongful arrest may ensue claims .

Our Algerian maritime lawyers have an attested expertise in the field of Arrest of a Vessel under Algerian Jurisdiction

Aside from this work in standard Algerian maritime law, our firm is acknowledged as a specialist in Algerian law on the protection of the marine environment.

In this respect, we have been engaged several times in cases where it was essential to take account of Algerian law for the prevention of major marine pollution, particularly by hydrocarbons. The firm is also regularly consulted on questions relating to Algerian law for compensating damages caused by oil spillages. The firm's knowledge and experience in Algerian environmental law and Algerian civil and public law effectively complement this activity.