Maritime Law

Ilyashev & Partners has one of the strongest maritime law practices in Ukraine and advises Ukrainian and international companies on shipping, port infrastructure, shipbuilding, shipping finance, sanctions regulation and insurance in the marine sector. The firm’s lawyers represent clients in complex maritime disputes before Ukrainian courts and international arbitration tribunals, and support cross-border projects in the maritime transport sector.

Our team acts as legal counsel to companies engaged in international shipping and maritime logistics, including shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, ports, terminals, stevedoring companies, shipbuilding and ship repair yards, freight forwarders, shipping agents, banks and financial institutions.

In the context of the full-scale war, the team has developed extensive experience advising on maritime logistics functioning in the Black Sea region, including war risks, navigation restrictions, adaptation of contractual frameworks, and interaction with insurers and state authorities. Combining in-depth knowledge of Ukrainian maritime law with expertise in international maritime law, sanctions regimes, and marine insurance, we help clients effectively manage legal risks in shipping and cross-border trade.

The firm’s lawyers have substantial experience in advising on port infrastructure projects, ship financing, vessel registration under Ukrainian and foreign flags, charterparty agreements, as well as representing clients in disputes related to maritime transport, insurance, shipbuilding, and ship repair. A distinct area of expertise is sanctions compliance in shipping, including due diligence of counterparties, vessels, and cargoes, as well as structuring transactions in line with international sanctions regimes.