Winston & Strawn LLP has a strong market reputation for its advice on complex maritime issues involving US government policy and law, as well as shipping-related transactions, litigation, regulations, and enforcement issues. The full-service practice also routinely leverages the firm’s other litigation and regulatory practices, including attorneys from the appellate, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, global trade, and labor and employment practices. The team additionally represents port authorities and marine terminal operators in disputes before the Federal Maritime Commission, including challenges to proposed rules, and the litigation of alleged unlawful preference and refusal to deal disputes. Chairing the firm’s maritime and admiralty practice, Charlie Papavizas, who represents shipowners, operators, managers, shipyards, energy companies, marine construction companies, and financial institutions, focuses on the administrative and legislative aspects of the maritime industry. Bryant Gardner‘s practice ranges from maritime government contract disputes, US flag programs and The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), to Shipping Act and Federal Maritime Commission-related disputes and Jones Act compliance issues. All advisers listed are based in the Washington DC office unless otherwise stated.
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‘Charlie Papavizas is the leading expert on Jones Act issues. He is able to respond quickly to specific questions.’
‘This area of the law has some very detailed hyper-specialty areas where Charlie Papavizas of Winston & Strawn is the hands-down expert. He not only knows the details of the law, but also has outstanding strategic insights.’
Key clients
- American Cruise Lines, Inc.
- American Petroleum Institute
- CMA CGM Group
- Government of U.S. Virgin Islands
- Liberty Maritime Corporation
- Neptune Lines Shipping and Managing Enterprises, S.A.
- Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
- Van Oord Offshore Wind BV
Work highlights
- Representing American Cruise Lines in the regulatory parameters applicable to the chartering of a US flag cruise vessel to a foreign company, including ongoing litigation.
- Representing the Government of the US Virgin Islands in connection with work to dredge a harbor.
- Representing Prysmian Cables and Systems USA in connection with its installation of submarine electrical cables for US offshore wind energy projects.
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Charlie Papavizas