Regulatory, Government and Security

Knowledge and Experience to Lead You

Whether you operate a shipyard or design, manufacture, build or own ships, knowledge of regulatory matters within your industry is critical to your success. Holland & Knight's Maritime Regulatory and Public Law practice represents maritime industry clients in regulatory matters and proceedings before every U.S. federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction.

Proactive Stance to Protect Diverse Needs

The diverse nature of the clients we counsel, including shipyards, ship owners and operators, component manufacturers, design firms and other interests, ensures that we stand ready to respond to any and all of your maritime industry needs.

Guiding clients through state and local regulatory affairs, and international regulatory issues with the IMO and other regulatory bodies, as well as classification societies and other private industry groups is our business. Our maritime attorneys take a proactive stance to provide you with early warnings regarding various rulemakings. Ensuring that your concerns are taken into account by regulatory bodies and by the appropriate individuals on Capitol Hill is our priority.

Maritime Security Built for the 21st Century

You understand the need for heightened transportation security in a world where terrorism and piracy are harsh realities. Holland & Knight is experienced in all aspects relating to intermodal transportation, safety and protection in the homeland security framework. The maritime industry and the U.S. government rely on our Maritime Spotlight as an authoritative source for U.S. maritime security.

Global Representation With Open Communication

When you need to interact with the U.S. government or the governments of other nations, you want the security of representation by experienced counselors with proper connections. To successfully conduct international maritime law dealings, it is essential to know the law, the process, the ethics and the players involved. Holland & Knight's global involvement includes acting as special Liberian, Marshall Islands and Vanuatu counsel and issuing legal opinions with respect to the laws of those nations. In addition, Maritime Items is published and distributed daily to keep you current on governmental events relating to the maritime industry. Publications such as these are part of our continuing commitment to open, ongoing communications with our clients.