Being a strong firm of choice for regulatory issues, the Maritime & Admiralty team at Winston Taylor has extensive experience before the Federal Maritime Commission. The group has expertise in offshore wind, with particular strength in applying the Jones Act ruling in this space and advising on acquisitions and broader regulatory matters. Other areas of strength for the team include advising on permitting, tax issues affecting foreign vessels, and environmental considerations. At the helm is Charlie Papavizas, who is well-versed in advising on US flag laws and regulations, including the application of the Jones Act to cargo, passenger, and vessel movements. Working alongside him is Bryant Gardner, who specializes in maritime government contract negotiations and disputes, including advising marine terminal operators, financing institutions, and port authorities. The group acts from Washington DC.
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- ‘Charlie Papavizas excels in giving the right advice at short notice, thinking with the client and being clear about what can and cannot work.’
- ‘Charlie Papavizas is one of the best professionals in the field.’
- ‘Charlie Papavizas is a force of nature.’
- ‘Charlie Papavizas is the one and only.’
Key clients
- American Petroleum Institute
- AutoPort Inc.
- Centerline Logistics Corporation
- Combifloat Systems B.V.
- DEME Offshore US LLC
- Empire Navigation
- Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Liberty Maritime Corporation
- Muphy Oil Corporation
- Nexans Norway AS
- National Association of Waterfront Employers
- Pasha Group
Work highlights
Advised the National Association of Waterfront Employers in connection with filing a prominent amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding application of the Shipping Act of 1984.
Representing Liberty Green Logistics LLC in connection with various joint ventures, vessel charters, and berthing agreements, and with the construction of a crew transfer vessel for the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind project.
Advising Empire Navigation on sanctions compliance guidance in a recently heightened U.S.-enforcement environment for sanctions-violating Iranian cargo carriage.
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Practice head
Charlie Papavizas
Other key lawyers
Bryant Gardner