Services

MARITIME AND TRANSPORT LAW

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides legal advice and representation in the management of all types of claims involving civil liability towards third parties and property damage, including cargo claims, freight and demurrage, detention, vessel arrest, personal injury and death of crew members, arising from the performance of contracts within the maritime navigation and transport industry. 

Members of the firm are also specialists in the negotiation and drafting of contracts of carriage, use of vessels, sale and shipbuilding, shipbreaking, towage and salvage, wreck removal, and offshore services. In addition, they advise on the interpretation and drafting of clauses in bills of lading and other transport documents. 

Furthermore, Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers assists clients by carrying out, on their behalf, the administrative procedures required to operate as shipowners, domestic or foreign shipping companies, charterers, container operators, maritime agents, logistics operators, port operators, among others.

RESPONSE TO MARITIME INCIDENTS

The firm provides legal, commercial, and technical advice and delivers prompt response in cases of incidents occurring in connection with transport operations, such as collisions, allisions, groundings, general average, assistance and salvage, and any other event capable of causing environmental damage.

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers seeks to ensure coordinated action among all parties involved, early collection of evidence, and the swift securing of adequate letters of guarantee to protect its clients’ interests, whether through negotiation or judicial measures, including vessel arrest and pre-trial evidence proceedings.

The firm relies on a team of lawyers and technical experts who advise on the technical and commercial aspects required to respond effectively to incidents, safeguarding the integrity of the vessel, the crew, the cargo, and the environment.

It also advises and represents clients in investigations and proceedings conducted before maritime authorities in connection with infringements of maritime and inland navigation regulations.

INSURANCE

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers has a team of qualified professionals who assess the risks faced by clients in order to assist in the placement of insurance coverage tailored to their needs (including H&M, P&I, FD&D, Charterer’s Risks, cargo insurance, freight insurance, among others).

The firm is also a listed legal correspondent for Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs and represents domestic and international hull and machinery and cargo insurers.

It advises surveyors and experts appointed by clients from the occurrence of a casualty, focusing on evidence preservation and, where appropriate, the initiation of recovery actions and preliminary evidentiary measures.

Additionally, the firm keeps clients informed of insurance-related administrative regulations issued by the supervisory authority, the Superintendencia de Seguros de la Nación, including the requirements applicable to insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, and other market participants operating in Argentina.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF NAVIGATION

The firm assists clients in evaluating their operations and provides preventive and tailored advice on compliance with applicable national and international environmental regulations in force in Argentina, ensuring proper protection of the aquatic environment by vessels and port facilities.

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers also intervenes in administrative proceedings initiated by maritime authorities in cases of non-compliance with regulations governing the protection of the aquatic environment.

OFFSHORE INDUSTRY

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers advises and represents offshore maritime operators and service providers.

Its experience covers a wide range of services, including supply vessels, dive support vessels, cable and pipeline laying, and other special offshore operations.

Through preventive legal advice, the firm seeks to gain a comprehensive understanding of its clients’ operations and adopts a commercially oriented approach aligned with their interests and operational needs.

In this area, the firm is particularly recognized for its experience in drafting and negotiating specialized contracts and in handling claims for material damage, labor and immigration matters, personal injury and loss of life arising during contract performance, as well as administrative and regulatory issues.

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides comprehensive legal advice to domestic and international clients in the energy and natural resources sector.

The firm advises and represents clients in legal, regulatory, administrative, and contractual matters across Argentina’s energy industries, including electricity, oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The firm offers comprehensive legal advice to importers and exporters in the negotiation, drafting, and performance of international sale of goods contracts (INCOTERMS, GAFTA, among others).

It also advises on insurance, customs, transport documentation, appropriate international payment methods, and dispute resolution, with the aim of reducing clients’ exposure to the risks inherent in international trade, minimizing disputes, and optimizing the use of corporate resources.

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides comprehensive legal advice to domestic and international clients in the energy and natural resources sector.

The firm advises and represents clients in legal, regulatory, administrative, and contractual matters across Argentina’s energy industries, including electricity, oil and gas, mining, and renewable energy.

CUSTOMS LAW

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides comprehensive legal advice and 24/7 in customs matters affecting cargo owners, carriers, shipowners, maritime agencies, customs transport agents, and customs brokers, arising from the arrival and clearance of vessels and cargoes at Argentine ports.

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS OPERATORS

In response to developments in modern logistics and international trade, Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides comprehensive legal advice on contingencies arising throughout multimodal transport chains, encompassing maritime, land, rail, and air transport.

This includes advice on the liabilities of port terminals and logistics operators such as multimodal transport operators, stevedoring companies, storage providers, and customs warehouses.

AVIATION LAW

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides contractual advice and handles all types of claims arising from air carriage of passengers and goods, whether in conciliation, litigation, or arbitration proceedings, at both domestic and international levels. It also addresses claims for damage caused to third parties on the surface.

The firm further assists clients in non-contentious matters, providing advice on contractual and regulatory issues and handling administrative procedures related to air transport operations and airport activities.

MARITIME, CORPORATE & BUSINESS ADVISORY

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides comprehensive and specialized legal assistance to domestic and foreign investors, shipowners, operators, charterers, insurers, and logistics and foreign trade companies, covering all aspects of the establishment, operation, and expansion of their businesses in Argentina and abroad.

The firm’s practice combines solid corporate and commercial experience with in-depth knowledge of the maritime, insurance, logistics, and international trade sectors. It advises on corporate and commercial law, labor and immigration law, tax law, administrative and regulatory law, and corporate governance, with a practical and business-oriented approach.

It also offers specialized advice on data protection and privacy, assisting clients with lawful data processing in operational, crewing, passenger, and commercial contexts, including international data transfers and compliance with applicable local and international regulations.

Finally, the firm advises on consumer and passenger law, supporting carriers, operators, cruise lines, and service providers in regulatory compliance, contractual documentation, claims management, and dispute prevention involving passengers and end users.

LUXURY YACHTS

Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers provides comprehensive legal advice for the ownership, operation, and management of luxury yachts in Argentina and Europe.

With offices in Buenos Aires and Málaga, the firm offers an exclusive, agile, and confidential service, supported by senior professionals and technical specialists such as captains and marine surveyors. Its legal expertise is combined with practical industry knowledge to deliver secure and efficient solutions aligned with clients’ financial and operational interests.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF YOUR COMPANY

Based on each client’s needs and drawing on the firm’s teaching experience, Espiñeira Maritime Lawyers designs customized training programs on matters related to the carriage of goods and shipping operations, providing companies with practical tools to achieve their business within the applicable legal framework and to minimize legal contingencies.