Despite its relatively short existence, Clyde & Co LLP's German shipping team has already established itself as a first point of call for issues relating to the maritime industry. The practice advises clients on dry and wet law, with outstanding expertise in major damage cases and a focus on the representation of owners and suppliers. Most recently, the group has proven to be a powerhouse in coverage disputes, particularly in the yacht sector. Under the leadership of Eckehard Volz, the team also advises on maritime trade law and in the energy sector, including offshore installations and the oil and gas industry. Volz has in-depth experience in handling complex accidents, while Volker Lücke specialises in drafting maritime contracts and is also well versed in yacht-related issues. English law advice is provided by Daniel Jones, who assists with various maritime contracts and represents clients in London courts. Stefan Ullrich made partner in May 2021 and covers insurance matters for both insurers and reinsurers.

LEBUHN & PUCHTA provides companies in the maritime sector with a range of advice covering the entire life cycle of a ship, starting with planning and financing through to disposal and recycling; the group further assists with offshore wind matters, insolvency law and compliance. Sabine Rittmeister has expertise in representing clients in court as well as in advising transport and transport liability insurers, particularly often from the Netherlands and Scandinavia, and jointly heads the practice with Ulrich Stahl, who complements the practice with his experience in litigation, insolvency and maritime insurance. The firm's strength in English law is provided by Edward Maguin among others; he focuses on ship acquisitions and sales as well as contractual matters. Matthias Wittschen is particularly well versed in maritime corporate law with a strong focus to the Scandinavian region, while Johannes Trost is the key contact for inland waterway transport law and offshore wind energy. Sarah Gahlen, who made partner in July 2021, has a special focus on ship financing and transactions.

Dr Schackow & Partner covers the whole array of maritime commercial law, including the financing and registration of ships as well as insurance law aspects, claims and matters of English law. The group also advises large German shipyards including on special ship and cruise ship construction. Kai Busch primarily assists with contracts, maritime insurance and in the offshore area, while Klaas Borchert covers customs and tax law in the maritime economy.

Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow (ERG) advises clients from the maritime sector with a focus on transactional matters and a full-service approach including assistance with fleet financing, finance leasing, and also increasingly with green finance. With offices in Hamburg and London, the team's expertise encompasses German, English and Marshall Islands law. Other services include acquisitions and sales, charter and management contracts, ship arrests and disputes related to ship construction. Carolin Schmeding and Hauke Rittscher both assist with corporate issues, while the former also covers insolvency matters. Rittscher further advises on financing matters; here, Hendrik Brauns also impresses with in-depth knowledge. Partners also include Stefan Rindfleisch and Klaus Dimigen, who advise on leasing. Newly appointed partner Adam Parmenter, previously at the firm's London office, joined the German team In January 2021 and advises on matters under English law.

Ince provides clients from the maritime industry with comprehensive advice on contentious and non-contentious matters with a focus on financing and transaction issues. Here, the group primarily acts on lender side and advises on banking and finance law just as adeptly as on Chinese and Japanese leasing structures, which are becoming increasingly important for the firm. Practice head Jan Hungar's team also covers contract-related issues, ship arrests and restructuring; in addition to classic shipping and transaction law issues, Hungar is also active in the energy sector. Christian Reinert and Georg Lehmann specialise in financing as well as reorganisation and restructuring, with Reinert also assisting with insolvency proceedings and enforcement. Sami Chowdhury represents banks and shipowners in asset and project financing on national and international level. Julia Wiechell and Martin Malinowski left the firm in September 2020 to found UPWIND Legal.

REMÉ Rechtsanwälte specialises in transport and maritime commercial law and primarily represents clients from the maritime sector in contentious matters, for instance in relation to damages and recourse. Ship safety and port state control also fall within the team's expertise. Practice head Ingo Gercke is well versed in maritime trade and marine insurance law and is also frequently acts as arbitrator in maritime cases, while Jobst von Werder is predominantly instructed by marine hull insurers. Christoph Singer focuses on representing the public sector, primarily in matters related to accidents and security needs.

Blaum Dettmers Rabstein's team advises insurers, shipping companies, freight companies and underwriters on maritime commercial law and is led by Kay Uwe Bahnsen .  The firm's expertise includes project-related advice, claims, shipping company support and ship financing. Christoph Horbach is another key contact.