Praised for its ‘extensive knowledge and experience in maritime law’, the team at Garrigues is equipped to handle a range of shipping matters, including claims involving collisions, salvage, cargo and environmental liabilities. Additional core areas of expertise include advising on the financing, registration and sale of vessels, and insurance and reinsurance mandates. Practice head Jesus Barbadillo specialises in advising shipping companies, insurers and shipyards on regulatory matters. Additional names to note include Manuel Betancor, who is based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; and Madrid-based litigator María Cózar.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Good professionals, understand and propose good and understandable solutions. Above all, agility and speed of response.'

  • ‘The team has many years of experience in the maritime sector. The personal approach is friendly, fostering close collaboration with clients.'

  • ‘They have a deep knowledge of the subject matter. Likewise, the attention paid. They devote great attention to the cases and the needs of the clients, being able to find the most appropriate legal strategy.'

  • ‘A very professional team, always up to date with client issues and present them in a clear way to allow the different options to be analysed.’

  • ‘Large team with specialists in all areas of our business. Extensive experience in maritime law.'

  • ‘Absolute availability is very important in our sector. Extensive knowledge and experience in maritime law.'

Key clients

  • Impala Huelva Terminal
  • Urbaser
  • Grupo Boluda
  • Terminal Ferry Barcelona
  • Banco Santander
  • Naviera de Galicia
  • Naviera Armas/Trasmediterránea
  • Sercomisa/Trasmapi
  • Noatum Group
  • Britannia P&I Club

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Jesús Barbadillo
Garrigues

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jesús Barbadillo

Other key lawyers

Manuel Betacor, María Cózar