BatesCarey launched its Admiralty and Maritime practice in May, led by Jason P. Minkin, Jonathan A. Cipriani and Nicole M. Gallagher.  The practice focuses on a range of maritime issues and exposures, including marine insurance; liability relating to sunken vessels, scuba, and diving; defense of Jones Act and general maritime personal injury claims; cargo disputes; products liability; and policy drafting. 

To read more about the maritime issues our team has been tackling, see our recently published work on examinations under oath; the enforceability of arbitration clauses notwithstanding a P&I insurer's consent to U.S. jurisdiction; the effect of the New York Convention in maritime insurance disputes; the scope of a broker’s duty in procuring marine insurance; bills in Congress to amend the Jones Act to provide for wrongful death damages.  For questions, please contact Jason Minkin.