Transport and maritime law. Legal services in Lithuania, the Baltic region and Europe

ECOVIS ProventusLaw is a part of the ECOVIS International – leading global consulting group operating in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Transport and maritime law is sphere of our specialization. The lawyers of ECOVIS advise manufacturers, distributors and transportation and forwarding firms on a regular basis on various issues of transport and maritime law. Our law firm assists in drafting contracts and various documents related to carriage of goods in Lithuania, European Union by road, by rail, by sea and by air transport. We represent clients in the courts and arbitration regarding suspension of vehicles and cargo or lost cargo. With significant expertise and wide network of professionals in this field, our experts are capable of ensuring proper protection of the interests of our clients from the very beginning of litigation process.

ECOVIS ProventusLaw Lithuanian offices are based in capital city Vilnius and Klaipeda seaport. Where required, the lawyers are assisted by partners from the ECOVIS International network operating in over 90 countries worldwide, in particular if relevant issues span multiple jurisdictions. Excellent local knowledge and the unique international expertise of the interdisciplinary network of ECOVIS professionals make ECOVIS different from other service providers.

The experience of ECOVIS ProventusLaw includes the following

Contracts and other carriage-related documents

ECOVIS ProventusLaw advises owners, consignors, carriers, consignees and insurers of cargo, draw up contracts for carriage of goods and passengers as well as freight forwarding, insurance and agency contracts, claims regarding lost and damaged goods, compensation for damages sustained and other legal documents related to carriage of goods.

Representation in court

The lawyers of ECOVIS ProventusLaw draw up applications to court regarding the suspension and seizure of vehicles and goods, file actions and other procedural documents in court disputes related to carriage of goods.

International carriage of goods

ECOVIS ProventusLaw advises on issues of international carriage of goods, represents owners, consignors, carriers and consignees of goods in all countries in which ECOVIS has its offices. Our lawyers also advise clients entering into contracts for carriage of goods according to the CMR Convention (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road).

International maritime law

ECOVIS ProventusLaw advises on issues of maritime law, represents clients in court and arbitration, in judicial procedures related to ship arrest and in disputes concerning carriage of goods and insurance. The offices of ECOVIS ProventusLaw in Vilnius and Klaipėda together with the offices of the international ECOVIS group based throughout the globe ensure prompt and efficient representation of clients in any country and in any port.