Maritime Industry

Unparalleled Industry Experience For Meeting Your Business Objectives

Holland & Knight has the largest and most geographically diverse international maritime practice of any law firm in the United States. Our team is comprised of attorneys who have served in the U.S. Merchant Marine, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S Navy, and our direct experience ensures an informed and precise response to any matter.

Building on over a century and a half of maritime practice by combining with Haight, Gardner, Poor & Havens, Holland & Knight is the only "cradle to grave" maritime law practice in the U.S.

Specialty Maritime Practices in Every Area For Integrated Efficient Counsel

Internationally respected attorneys work together to provide efficient representation. Our maritime attorneys practice in the areas of: casualty, pollution and salvage; energy, LNG/LPG and cables; intermodal and terminal; maritime and logistics contracts; regulatory, government and maritime security; and vessel finance, maritime bankruptcies and workouts, including maritime liens. The centerpiece of the maritime litigation practice is the Rapid Response Team.

Global Reach Advances Your Strategy

We understand the importance of supporting and advancing your global strategy. With offices located on all three U.S. coasts and in Mexico City and Beijing, Holland & Knight's maritime law practice is positioned to serve you. In addition, our network of national and foreign correspondent counsel is also available to assist you when necessary.

Industry Involvement

A commitment to the maritime industry is demonstrated by our participation and service on the boards of maritime organizations, industry groups, seminars, conferences, bar associations and maritime museums. Over the years, Holland & Knight partners have served as:

• Maritime Law Association of the United States (USMLA) President
• International Bar Association's Committee on Maritime and Transport Law Chair
• International Cable Law Advisor to the International Cable Protection Committee
• Expert testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee considering U.S. accession to the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS)
• Member of the U.S. delegation negotiating the proposed UNCITRAL treaty for uniform ocean cargo transportation
• INTERTANKO Counsel
• USMLA Director and Committee Chair
• Alumni Foundation of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) Chair

In addition, our maritime attorneys have served on boards of the Propeller Club of the United States, the Marine Society of the City of New York, the National Maritime Historical Society, the American Maritime Museum, the South Street Seaport and the Seamen’s Church Institute.