Cruise Industry
Jones Walker’s Maritime Practice Group is one of the largest groups of maritime attorneys in the United States. Our diverse team is experienced in all aspects of the cruise industry and has represented the industry in the United States and internationally for more than 35 years.
Jones Walker is nationally ranked and recognized in marine finance, litigation, and regulatory as a leading law firm by publications such as Chambers USA and The Legal 500 United States. We represent cruise clients in domestic and international litigation, casualty and emergency response, regulatory issues and compliance, and transactional matters. Our maritime team works with lawyers throughout the firm’s many practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal services to cruise clients. We aim to streamline our work and minimize the risk of steep learning curves that can arise when using multiple law firms for legal services.
We represent industry clients in issues critical to their operations, including:
Litigation
We regularly represent cruise lines in litigation matters, including the defense of class action lawsuits, casualty and emergency response, passenger injury claims, crew claims, new construction issues, and product liability investigations.
Our team currently represents clients in major commercial litigation claims involving vendors servicing the cruise industry, passenger and crew claims, and other marine claims involving cruise ships around the world. The firm maintains relationships with all the major protection and indemnity clubs associated with this industry.
Finance and Transactions
Our team counsels numerous cruise lines and ferry operators on business and finance issues. We handle major commercial transactions, including vessel construction, sales, and purchases; marine finance; charters; service contracts; agreements regarding terminal leasing, berthing, stevedoring, equipment purchases, long-term maintenance, and crewing; and vessel recycling.
Regulatory
We assist cruise lines in complying with various laws and regulations applicable to cruise operators serving US ports, including laws and regulations administered and enforced by the US Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Maritime Commission.
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- name
- George J. Fowler, III
- title
- Partner
- phones
- D: 504.582.8752
- gfowler@joneswalker.com
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- name
- Luis E. Llamas
- title
- Partner
- phones
- D: 305.679.5757
- llamas@joneswalker.com