Representing a diverse range of clients, including shipping carriers, financial services, and energy companies, the Maritime and Admiralty Law team at BakerHostetler has particular strength in litigation surrounding shipping accidents. Recent work highlights for the group include representing a vessel owner in a salvage case involving the recovery of an external fuel cell from a NASA space shuttle and advising on the application of the Jones Act to offshore projects. In Washington DC, William Dougherty is noted for his work in disputes arising from vessel collisions and casualties. He leads the team alongside fellow DC-based John R. Fornaciari, who has over four decades of experience in antitrust matters. For customs issues, Matthew Caligur in Houston is a key contact. Also in DC, Sally Qin specializes in pre-acquisition due diligence.
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Key clients
- Travel + Leisure Co. and Hornblower Group
- Associated Energy Group, LLC d/b/a/ AEG Fuels
Work highlights
Assisted maritime hospitality and transportation leader Hornblower Group in their new marketing partnership with Travel + Leisure Co.which will allow the two entities to offer curated vacation packages and VIP experiences to Travel + Leisure Co. vacation ownership members and guests.
Representing Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG Fuels) at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in several rounds of bid protest litigation involving DLA Energy’s fuel procurement for Djibouti, a country in East Africa.
Practice head
William Dougerty; John R. Fornaciari
Other key lawyers
Matthew Caligur; Sally Qin