Maritime, or shipping, and transport law is concerned with the specific areas shipping and marine activity, road transport, rail and air carriage of cargo and passengers.

Shipping or maritime law covers a broad range of specialised topics such as:

• marine insurance
• arrest of ships and other admiralty law
• cargo movement contracts and claims
• negotiation of ship charter and management agreements
• and transport logistics transactions
• as well as the construction, purchase or sale of vessels

The various principles of marine law also translate into the other transport areas, particularly in the areas of commercial trading terms and cargo related matters.

The nature of shipping and transport legal work can be local to a particular area, but more often than not involves interstate or international transactions. As a result, instructions are received for matters performed throughout Australia and overseas.

McKays Solicitors takes instructions in all of these areas and assists in all maritime related matters, having wide ranging experience in shipping, marine and transport law, acquired over many years.

Further, through an interaction of McKays maritime experience with the other disciplines (from the range of commercial and litigation services) offered by the firm, we are able to swiftly assemble a bespoke team to cater for most maritime and transport issues, from small incidents or transactions to major projects or events.

Whether it is responding to an urgent maritime incident, representing shipping or transport interests in Court, or advising in a complex commercial project, we will provide both timely and practical advice and assistance in all shipping, maritime and transport law-related matters.