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 2021
“extremely well-founded knowledge and connections in the shipping area”
“They are goal-oriented, don’t try to unnecessarily bring up issues you don’t need, and provide a quick turnaround.”
“It is a very good and close contact, you easily get hold of your contact persons by phone, and it’s a trusted partnership. You are taken seriously as a client and treated well.”
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.”
Chambers Europe 2020
Ranking Transportation: Shipping: Finance in Germany – Tier 1
“Highly regarded boutique with a renowned ship financing practice.”
“Clients say: “…flexible and service-oriented law firm”, “… focuses on a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to consulting” and “… the team is very efficient, committed and reliable, with a good standing in the finance market.””
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.”
Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2020
Best lawyer Maritime Law, Germany: Dr. Stefan Rindfleisch