In the field of maritime commercial law we have unique expertise built up over decades of experience. With over 20 lawyers in Hamburg and London, we are one of the leading law firms in this field.
Clients
Our clients include corporates as well as high net-worth individuals. We advise banks, institutional and private investors, private equity and hedge funds, family offices, issuing houses, leasing companies, ship and container management companies, shipping companies, shipyards, consultants and other companies with and without maritime ties.
Areas of practice
We advise on domestic and international transactions and on dispute resolution. In most cases these are maritime and corporate matters as well as ship finance transactions. We advise on German and English law, on the law of the Marshall Islands and on selected questions of Greek and Liberian law. We focus on the following areas:
Awards and Rankings
The Legal 500 Germany 2022
Ranking Transport: Ship finance – Tier 1
“The firm’s partners excel in in-depth knowledge of ship financing, construction contracts, registrations, charter parties, arbitration cases, M&A, etc. At the same time, they are prompt in their responses, solution-oriented, pragmatic, clear in their statements!”
“In the field of ship finance, the firm has extensive know-how and is very well connected in the market. Hands-on mentality and pragmatic, quick solutions within the pre-defined fee framework.”
Chambers Europe 2022
Ranking Transportation: Shipping: Finance in Germany – Tier 1
“Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow is renowned for its exquisite strength in ship financing mandates.”
“deep knowledge in shipping and shipping finance law, and they also have a powerful workforce to do the workload.”
The Legal 500 Germany 2021
Ranking Transport: Ship finance – Tier 1
“ERG is one of the best maritime law firms in the market with wide-ranging expertise beyond traditional issues. ERG is particularly good in ship finance with strategic or transformational aspects.”
“High implementation strength based on extensive experience and proven legal expertise. Strong collaboration across offices.”
JUVE HANDBUCH 2022/2023
“Industry clients also praise the fair billing model compared to larger firms.”
Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2022
“Lawyer of the Year” for Asset Finance Law in Hamburg: Dr. Stefan Rindfleisch
JUVE HANDBUCH 2021/2022
“More than almost any other law firm, ERG has a long-standing tradition in bank-side ship financing. Its specialisations in English law and Chinese trade relations are also regularly in demand.”
“Clients from the non-maritime sector are also drawn to their expertise in corporate law.”