DECK advocaten

About DECK advocaten

DECK advocaten is a niche law firm in Amsterdam, specialising in transport, shipping, trade and insurance law. The firm handles national and international cases for businesses and other parties in these sectors.

Areas of expertise

The firm advises and litigates in disputes involving transport, logistics, shipping, international trade, damage and liability, insurance and arbitration.

• Transport
• Logistics
• Shipping
• International trade
• Damage and liability
• Insurance
• Arbitration

Transport and logistics

DECK handles matters involving transport by road, inland waterways and sea, combined transport, transshipment and storage. The firm advises on and drafts transport and logistics contracts and documents.

• Transport by road, inland waterways and sea
• Combined transport
• Transshipment and interim storage
• Charterparty and transport agreements
• Transport documents
• Logistics contracts
• Damage to stored goods and goods damaged during operations

Shipping and trade

The firm handles, among other matters, maritime incidents, shipbuilding disputes and trade disputes. It assists with contracts for shipping and international trade.

• Collisions and accidents on board
• Shipbuilding and repair disputes
• Freight and demurrage
• Purchase, distribution, agency and consignment agreements
• Quality problems, late delivery and non-payment

Insurance and arbitration

DECK represents insurers and insured parties in coverage and recovery disputes and represents clients in arbitration proceedings.

• Carrier's liability, cargo, hull, general liability and construction all risks (CAR) insurance
• Coverage issues
• Recovery (subrogation and overlapping insurance)
• Arbitration

Practical information

The firm is located on De Ruijterkade in Amsterdam, a few minutes' walk from Central Station. Parking is available in front of the building or in the Oosterdokgarage.