FLEET HAMBURG > Hamburg, Germany > Firm Profile
FLEET HAMBURG Offices
WILLY-BRANDT-STRASSE 57
20457 HAMBURG
Germany
FLEET HAMBURG > The Legal 500 Rankings
Transport > Maritime and shipping Tier 1
FLEET HAMBURG comprehensively advises German and foreign manufacturers, service providers and insurers on all aspects of maritime law. Co-head Dharshini Bandara is qualified under English law and assists with commercial law issues, dry and wet maritime law and related disputes. She co-leads the team with Eva Bodenbach, who advises shipping companies and maritime service providers on ship financing and management contracts. Klaus Kostka comprehensively covers all aspects of insurance law and is also active in offshore plant construction. Further key contacts are the forwarding and transport lawyer Arthur Steinmann, who advises owners, charterers and shipping companies, and Tobias Nesemann; he is experienced in the cruise sector and assists with maritime and tourism law.Practice head(s):
Dharshini Bandara; Eva Bodenbach
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The excellent combination of German and English qualified lawyers enables a holistic approach to advice and problem solving.’
‘Klaus Kostka is very familiar with German insurance conditions. Dharshini Bandara responds very quickly.’
‘Great combination of English and German lawyers with a focused, problem-solving and client-oriented approach.’
‘Very quick and uncomplicated, economically minded.’
‘Klaus Kostka and Arthur Steinmann are very good lawyers who, in particular, can think very well economically and are solution-oriented.’
‘The law firm is able to combine English and German law advice on marine insurance law particularly well thanks to very competent colleagues in both areas.’
Work highlights
Transport > Advice to the transport sector Tier 4
FLEET HAMBURG covers all areas of logistics, transport, forwarding and maritime law and is also experienced in cross-border matters thanks to the expertise in both German and English law. In addition to drafting and negotiating contracts, this expertise is regularly utilised in contentious matters. Eva Bodenbach (charter parties, supply and service contracts) jointly heads the practice with transport and forwarding law expert Arthur Steinmann.Practice head(s):
Eva Bodenbach; Arthur Steinmann
Other key lawyers:
Tobias Nesemann; Dharshini Bandara
Testimonials
‘Excellent combination of German and English lawyers, with a solution-oriented approach.’
‘In our collaboration so far, I have found and continue to find Dharshini Bandara extremely competent in all of the areas we requested.’
‘Tobias Nesemann has a strong junior team around him and is always able to solve problems at short notice with a great sense for solutions and practicality.’
‘Tobias Nesemann: Outstanding, holistic industry knowledge and range of solution approaches.’
‘Very focused advice, taking into account industry-specific features. Unique combination of consulting services in German and English law.’
‘Eva Bodenbach: Committed and assertive. Good penetration of industry-specific features. Precise work. Dharshini Bandara: Very competent and solution-oriented. Well connected.’
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Tobias Beimel | Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Eva Bodenbach | Position: Managing Partner Specialties: – shipbuilding – S&P – energy and offshore… | View Profile | |
Dr Markus Eichhorst | Partner | View Profile | |
Henriette Sophie Grutzeck | Associate | View Profile | |
Dr Klaus Kostka | Position: Partner Specialities: – Charter parties and bill of lading contracts –… | View Profile | |
Tobias Nesemann | Position: Partner Specialities: Maritime tourism & Cruise industries – Transport and logistics… | View Profile | |
Dr Arthur Steinmann | Position: Partner Specialties: – charterparties and bill of lading contracts – marine… | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Evangelia Lytra | Associate | View Profile |
Barrister Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Dharshini Bandara | Position: Managing Partner / LL.M. Specialties: – commercial contracts, charterparties and bill… | View Profile |
- Transport > Maritime and shipping
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Transport > Advice to the transport sector