Practices

Rappard, Romanetti, Iafaev & Avocats provide legal advice to their clients and also represent them in commercial and criminal matters before Swiss State courts. The lawyers are also acting in international arbitration proceedings (when the substantive law applicable to the case is Swiss law, French law or the laws of an African State).

Consultancy :

Counsel of insurance companies, shipyards, shipowners and industrial or services companies which have marine transport requirements for petroleum products and chemicals, LPG, LNG, grains and other goods.
Supervision of new buildings.
Ship management.
Compliance with international regulations and regulations of the flag.
Expertise in the boat industry. the firm provides legal advice to its clients in the choice and the negotiation of contracts with Naval Architects, accommodation designers, shipyards, insurance companies and other involved parties. The firm is also involved in financing.

Arbitration proceedings, Litigation and ADR:

Representing insurance companies, shipyards, shipowners, manufacturers, traders and other companies providing services in international arbitration or state court proceedings related to disputes in connection with shipbuilding, ships’ operations, insurance and reinsurance matters, and international trade of commodities.
Cargo claims.
Demurrage claims.
Collision claims.
Seizures of vessels.
Liaising with various experts involved in the proceedings.
With respect to technical aspects, the firm works in close cooperation with MCD Marine Consultancy & Development Sarl, and a port pilot.