Logistics services and warehousing

Issues concerning transport (by road, rail, air and sea), charter agreements, physical distribution and storage contracts, added logistics services, insurance.

Trading of goods

Topics on (international) purchase and purchase contracts, agency, franchise and distribution contracts, financing and securities (documentary credit and other financial instruments, pledges and liens on goods).

Claim services and insurance

Liability and damage issues, liability in connection with General Average, Salvage and assistance at sea, demurrage claims, debt collection, arrest and attachment of goods, enforcement of judgments, attachment and disclosure of evidence.

Operation of means of transport

Lease contracts means of transport, hull, time and voyage charters, charter disputes and demurrage claims, purchase or sale of (sea) ships and shipbuilding contracts, ship finance, ship executions.

Arbitration and court proceedings

Assisting and advising in arbitration or court proceedings in The Netherlands and abroad. We have an extensive (international) advice and litigation practice, advising and assisting in court and arbitration proceedings. In doing so, HM Law uses an extensive network of foreign correspondents.

Company structures

Topics such as mergers, acquisitions and cooperation within the transport and logistics sector. Advice on legal structures, such as BV, NV, VOF, limited partnerships, joint ventures.

Contracts relating to the conduct of the business

Topics include leasing and ICT contracts, corporate finance, office, business and storage space leases, general terms and conditions.