Our firm offers the United States and international maritime industry comprehensive legal, transactional, legislative, and regulatory capabilities. Our combined knowledge and experience are valuable assets for any business in the maritime industry, and our global presence allows us to help our clients solve complex problems, manage risk, and achieve their goals no matter where their needs may arise.
Our Maritime practice represents all major sectors of the maritime industry—liquid and dry bulk, liquefied natural gas, container, roll-on/roll-off, passenger and cruise, and specialized vessels such as offshore drilling units, power-generating barges, tugs, mobile offshore drilling units, offshore supply vessels, dredging, dive support, pipe and cable laying, fishing, and recreational boats.
The clients we represent include vessel owners and operators, managers, ports, terminal operators, marinas, energy companies, shore facilities, shipyards, investment and financing entities, industry groups and associations, as well as shippers, commodities traders, and others with maritime-related needs.
Additionally, the scope of our services and capabilities enables the Maritime group to assist clients seamlessly with most, if not all, of their legal services needs, such as insurance coverage issues, labor and employment matters, real estate transactions, construction law, and international transactions of every form.
While the tactic of mass arbitration has led both defendants and plaintiffs to turn to the courts for relief, courts have been reluctant to come to the aid of either party.
The year 2025 saw significant regulatory activity in the realm of digital assets. The US Congress and financial regulators took steps to create and implement a clear legal framework to facilitate financial transactions using digital assets, and they will continue to do so in 2026.
The Washington state legislature has adjourned for 2026, and key tax changes are in store if Governor Bob Ferguson signs several tax-related bills into law, and if those tax changes then survive expected legal challenges.
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