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A highly-regarded legal function operating in the demanding maritime sector (principally container shipping, but the company is also involved in cruises via a subsidiary), the Hapag-Lloyd in-house legal team has been particularly noteworthy over the past two years for its tax-focused legal advice, leading to plaudits from the industry press. Thomas Mansfeld is general counsel and chief compliance officer, and has been integral to the team’s success over recent years. Externally, perhaps the most notable transaction the company – and legal team – have been involved in was its merger with competitor United Arab Shipping Company, fully completed in late 2017.