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Maritime & Aviation
Lawyers
in Dubai & the UAE
Maritime and Aviation Expertise.
In One of the World's Busiest Corridors.
We act for shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, P&I clubs, aviation financiers, lessors, lessees, and airlines, providing commercially grounded advice under UAE law, English law, and other applicable jurisdictions.
Maritime & Aviation: What We Do
Ship Finance & Mortgages
Advising lenders and owners on ship finance transactions, mortgage documentation, flag state registration, and security enforcement.
Arrest & Attachment
Obtaining and defending ship arrest and asset attachment orders in UAE courts with the speed these proceedings require.
Cargo Claims
Advising cargo owners, carriers, and insurers on UAE and international cargo claims, bills of lading disputes, and freight forwarding liability.
Charterparty Disputes
Advising owners and charterers on voyage and time charterparty disputes, off-hire claims, demurrage, and laytime calculations.
Aviation Finance & Leasing
Structuring and documenting aircraft finance transactions and lease agreements under Cape Town Convention and UAE law.
Aircraft Purchase & Sale
Advising on aircraft purchase and sale transactions: heads of terms, pre-purchase inspection, delivery conditions, and registration.
Maritime Regulatory
Advising on UAE maritime authority requirements, port state control, flag state compliance, and crew and vessel documentation.
Maritime & Aviation Disputes
Representing maritime and aviation clients in UAE court proceedings, London arbitration, and ADR processes.
Yacht & Private Aviation
Advising on private yacht registration, ownership structures, flagging, and regulatory compliance alongside private jet acquisition and UAE operating permit requirements.
Maritime and Aviation Law Demands
Specialist Knowledge and Rapid Response
UAE Ports and Courts Expertise
Deep knowledge of UAE maritime authority procedures, Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation requirements, and UAE admiralty court practice.
Cape Town Convention Advisory
Specialist knowledge of Cape Town Convention registration, IDERA provisions, and aircraft finance structures applicable in the UAE.
Arrest Proceedings Capability
Obtaining urgent ship arrest orders in UAE courts with the procedural precision and speed that maritime emergencies demand.
International Law Coordination
Advising on maritime and aviation matters governed by English law, international conventions, and multi-jurisdictional frameworks.
P&I Club Coordination
Working with P&I clubs and their correspondents to manage liability, defence, and recovery in maritime casualty matters.
Multilingual Maritime Advisory
Arabic and English capability essential for UAE maritime and aviation regulatory and court proceedings.
How JUR Handles Your Maritime or Aviation Matter
A specialist, partner-led process from initial incident or transaction instruction through to resolution, recovery, or closing.
Immediate Assessment
Reviewing the facts, applicable law, and urgency of the matter before advising on the correct course of action.
Preservation Steps
Obtaining arrest orders, preserving evidence, and securing positions before the window for action closes.
Documentation & Structuring
Drafting and negotiating finance, leasing, and charterparty documentation with maritime and aviation-specific precision.
Proceedings Management
Managing court proceedings, arbitration, and regulatory processes across UAE and international forums.
Resolution & Recovery
Negotiating settlements, enforcing judgments, and recovering assets across the jurisdictions where they are located.
Complete Maritime & Aviation Coverage
JUR's maritime and aviation practice covers every type of shipping, offshore, and aviation legal mandate relevant to clients operating in and through the UAE.
- Ship finance and mortgage documentation
- Ship arrest and vessel attachment proceedings
- Cargo claims and bill of lading disputes
- Demurrage and laytime calculations
- Time and voyage charterparty disputes
- Salvage and general average advisory
- Offshore energy and rig advisory
- Aircraft finance and Cape Town Convention structures
- Aircraft lease negotiation and documentation
- Aircraft purchase, sale, and delivery advisory
- Aviation regulatory and airworthiness compliance
- Maritime and aviation dispute resolution and arbitration
Your Maritime or Aviation Matter
Requires Specialist Expertise at Speed
Confidential. Direct. No obligation. A senior lawyer will respond within one business day.
Maritime & Aviation Advisory Across All Client Types
JUR advises across the full spectrum of maritime and aviation clients operating in the UAE and international markets.
