Maritime and transport

HPP Attorneys

HPP Attorneys fields ‘a responsive team with great industry knowledge and experience of shipping related claims’, offering comprehensive support on contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm handles various issues, including maritime insurance claims, trade sanctions issues and contract matters, and is actively involved in ship outsourcings, financings, shipbuilding work, and casualty-related disputes, such as cargo and hull damage claims. The practice also advises government authorities and clients in the maritime sector on complex disputes and day-to-day transport matters. Practice head Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger, described as a ’go-to attorney within maritime law’, is frequently instructed by shipowners on newbuild projects, ship sales and purchases. Matti Komonen has extensive experience in advising on the insurance aspects of maritime claims and the transport sector.

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Testimonials

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‘Superb and professional support all the way. Engaged and high knowledge in seeking answers to issues. The accessibility and focus on the case is very appreciated.’
‘In our case, Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger provided valuable information in different scenarios, and possible outcomes were of high value. Questions asked from her side identified where the efforts should be addressed.'
‘Co-operative attitude and wide range of knowledge of maritime sector issues.’
‘Excellent resources with wide knowledge.’
‘Professional, knowledgeable and easily approachable.’
‘HPP is a well-established law firm in Finland that you can always count on.’
‘Nora Gahmberg-Hisinger is our go-to person.’

Key clients

Neste plc
Baltic Shipping Company LLC (ex Transflot Ltd)
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (including the previous agencies in the same field)
Metsä Group
Bore
Länsförsäkringar AB (publ.)
Arctia Oy
Rederi Ab Swedish Bulk

Work highlights

Represented the city of Helsinki in claiming damages from a cruise ship operator when its vessel crashed into a pier, damaging the port facilities and the pool buildings belonging to the land tenant.
Represented a Russian shipping company in a P&I insurance dispute before the maritime court of Helsinki, where a Finnish insurer appealed the decision of the Finnish Average Adjuster.
Represented a shipping company in a dispute relating to a maintenance agreement with a world-leading marine technology company.