IMG possesses a wealth of experience representing builders of ships and owners from around the world.
We are regularly retained by clients for new builds, repair and conversion contracts, and associated finance assistance for all types of vessels-from conventional commercial ships, through to specialist vessels for the offshore industry.
Full Service Law Firm
IMG offers a full range of litigation services on virtually every facet of shipyard contracting, including:
- Shipyard Bid Protests
- Claims and Disputes
- Investigations
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Subcontracting, joint ventures and strategic alliances
- Regulatory and transactional compliance
What to Expect From Your Legal Team
We provide practical, commercial and results-driven advice on a discreet and confidential basis. All assignments will have a nominated lead partner who will be your dedicated point of contact. We will work to your agenda, timescales and budgets to achieve the best outcome. We would expect to be your trusted adviser during the process and our industry knowledge and reputation will facilitate a direct and open dialogue between all stakeholders.
Shipyard Expertise
IMG advises clients on the creation and revision of shipbuilding contracts and their associated documents, such as performance and refund guarantees. Clear and concise drafting is essential for major projects.
Contract Review
IMG advises clients on the creation and revision of shipbuilding contracts and their associated documents, such as performance and refund guarantees. Clear and concise drafting is essential for major projects.
We aim to produce unambiguous contractual wordings. We are regularly retained by clients to review new build, repair and conversion contracts and associated financing and insurance contracts for all types of vessels, from conventional commercial ships to specialist vessels for the offshore industry.
Litigation
Where substantial sums of money and important capital assets are at stake, there is always dispute potential. As a result, IMG is committed to obtaining the best financial and strategic legal outcomes for our clients who are forced to engaged in lawsuits.
Debt Collection
The arrest of a ship to obtain security for a maritime claim is a powerful weapon in for shipyards who are owed money. Do you need help recovering money from a vessel owner? Conversely, are you a vessel owner who is on the brink of getting their vessel arrested for a past debt with a shipyard? In either case, IMG can help.
