Christopher focuses his practice on the litigation and arbitration of maritime, aviation and energy disputes and the analysis and litigation of insurance coverage issues that affect these industries. Christopher’s more than 30 years of experience counseling clients involved in these industries includes:
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Arbitration before the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, and International Chamber of Commerce of maritime, energy, and commercial disputes.
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Litigation of cases arising from vessel casualties, including losses caused by fires, collisions, and catastrophic container losses.
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Litigation of commercial disputes relating to shipping, trucking, and energy.
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Litigation of disputes for Fortune 500 energy companies that involved the transportation and sale of oil and natural gas products.
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Drafting, negotiation, and revision of bareboat, time, and voyage charter parties.
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Reviewing and negotiating terminal lease agreements, equipment lease agreements, equipment interchange contracts, and liner service agreements.
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Defense of airlines and aviation component parts manufacturers against suits for death and catastrophic injury claims.