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May 2023 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO sponsors annual meeting of WISTA SPAIN
Our firm will be sponsoring the 2023 Annual General Meeting of WISTA SPAIN to be held in Algeciras on 12th and 13th May. This year

April 2023 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO excels in The Legal 500 rankings
One more year, International Directory The Legal 500 has ranked PEREZ ALBORS & CO as a leading Shipping law firm: "With a client base centred

March 2023 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO attends WISTA networking breakfast
Congratulations to WISTA* on organising a successful event in Algeciras on 10th March 2023 ahead of their General Assembly. We are most grateful to WISTA Spain

February 2023 · Carlos Perez named leading shipping lawyer by CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
We are pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has again named our Managing Partner, Carlos Perez, as a leading shipping lawyer in Spain in 2023. International legal

January 2023 · UN adopts global Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships on 7 December 2022. The General

December 2022 · Bitlaw summit 2022
The BITLAW SUMMIT was an opportunity for ONTIER's global offices to share their expertise and practical insight in the emerging area of blockchain, from Bitcoin

December 2022 · Carlos Perez and Maria Antonia Albors recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that our partners Carlos Perez and Maria Antonia Albors have been included as leading lawyers in the 2023 Edition of Best

Noviembre 2022 · Ontier Global Convention
Our associated full service law firm ONTIER recently held their Global Convention in Oviedo (Spain), where more than 200 professionals and lawyers from 13 countries met under

November 2022 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO sponsors Annual Meeting of the Spanish Maritime Law Association
Our firm will be sponsoring, for a further year, the Annual Meeting of the Spanish Maritime Law Association to be held in Madrid on 17th

October 2022 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO advises "ADAM LNG” on collision with “OS 35”
Our firm has advised the Owners of M/T “ADAM LNG” following the collision caused by bulk carrier “OS 35” in the Bay of Gibraltar. The

September 2022 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO secures victory on major shipyard casualty
Our Shipping Department has successfully represented leading insurance company Generali in a significant marine insurance case involving the fall of French fishing vessel “LUMIAN” when being put in dry-dock at a shipyard in Northern

Agosto 2022 · Ley aplicable a las reclamaciones por daños propios contra las aseguradoras de embarcaciones deportivas o de recreo. Los Tribunales ante el artículo 406 de la Ley 14/2014, de Navegación Marítima
EL PROBLEMA Los tribunales españoles están ofreciendo respuestas contradictorias a la cuestión de cuál es la ley aplicable a las disputas contractuales entre asegurador y

July 2022 · What is the law governing disputes arising under insurance policies for pleasure boats?
A contentious issue: what is the law governing disputes arising under insurance policies for pleasure boats? Differentiation between property damage insurance (voluntary) and third-party liability insurance

June 2022 · The war in Ukraine and its effect on maritime trade
This past June 28th, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a report on the disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine

May 2022 · Abusive demurrage charges during the Covid-19 pandemic
In a voyage charterparty the shipowner undertakes the transportation of goods to the port(s) specified in the charterparty. In exchange, he will be paid freight which includes

April 2022 · The Legal 500 recognizes PEREZ ALBORS & CO as leading shipping firm
International Directory The Legal 500 has again recognized PEREZ ALBORS & CO as a leading Shipping law firm in their 2022 rankings: "Major shipowners, insurers,

March 2022 · Chambers and Partners 2022 ranks Carlos Perez as leading shipping lawyer
One more year our Managing Partner has been ranked as a leading shipping lawyer in Spain. According to CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS: "Carlos Pérez of PEREZ ALBORS

March 2022 · Update on Road Transport Law in Spain
Update on Road Transport Law in Spain. National Strike after the passing of Royal Decree-law 3/2022 On 25th March, the Spanish government reached an agreement with

February 2022 · Spanish case law in line with “CMA CGM LIBRA" case
Recent Court decisions in Spain and in the UK have clarified the meaning and extent of seaworthiness. The judgment issued by the UK Supreme Court

January 2022 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO strengthens Litigation Team with new associate
We are pleased to welcome Juan Montenegro as an associate to our firm. Juan is an experienced litigator who will strengthen our existing capabilities and will

December 2021 · Carlos Pérez awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in Maritime Law
We are pleased to announce that our managing partner Carlos Pérez has been honoured with "Lawyer of the Year" award by the prestigious legal directory

November 2021 · Maritime Week Gibraltar
Carlos Perez, Managing Partner of PEREZ ALBORS & CO attends the networking session of international law firm HASSANS at the MARITIME WEEK GIBRALTAR (an informative

November 2021 · CORE LNGas hive: Decarbonizing the Maritime Transport
Congratulations to the Algeciras Port Authority, the State Port Body, PENINSULA and ENAGÁS for an excellent conference on “Decarbonizing the Maritime Transport: LNGhive Algeciras” held on November 5th. This shows

November 2021 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO sponsors annual meeting of the Spanish Maritime Law Association
One more year our firm is sponsoring the Annual Meeting of the Spanish Maritime Law Association to be held in Madrid on 18th and 19th

October 2021 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO advises Seville shipyard on Port concession
PEREZ ALBORS & CO has advised Seville based shipyard ASTILLEROS DEL GUADALQUIVIR to obtain a five year administrative concession from the Port Authority. Our firm

October 2021 · NextGEN
The NextGEN web portal, an online collaborative global ecosystem of maritime transport decarbonisation initiatives, has been launched by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the

August 2021 · Covid-19 port closures show flaws in human rights international law
The consequences of port closures during the Covid-19 pandemic have highlighted flaws in the implementation of international law designed to protect the human rights of

July 2021 · M/V "HMM ALGECIRAS” calls at her name city
We are proud to see the Port of Algeciras welcoming "HMM Algeciras”, owned by shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine, on her first call since she was

June 2021 · Ballast water feedback
BIMCO and other shipping organisations are being asked by the International Maritime Organization to provide feedback on how the Ballast Water Convention is actually working

May 2021 · LMAA changes
The London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), to which PEREZ ALBORS & CO is a supporting member, has been revising its terms and procedures, with changes

October 2018 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO contributes chapter to new shipping law book
Our firm has contributed to the new book published by the Spanish Maritime Law Association with the chapter «The Port Handling Contract». The chapter contains an analysis of

September 2015 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO wins landmark case "MSC SHENZHEN"
Our Shipping and Admiralty team has achieved an extraordinary result in high-profile case “MSC SHENZHEN”. Our firm defended experienced senior Pilot, Jose Luis de Cea, in several multimillion claims

April 2015 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO contributes chapter to Spanish Maritime Law Association book
Our firm is pleased to have contributed to the book “Comments on the Spanish Shipping Act” published by the Spanish Maritime Law Association with the chapter «The

November 2014 · New Spanish Shipping Act
New Spanish Shipping Act, The Wire - ITIC Ltd, London, November 2014Carlos Perez, a Partner at Perez Albors & Co, looks at the impact that

November 2013 · Carlos Perez attends working meeting with the Spanish Ambassador in Denmark
Carlos Perez attends working meeting with the Spanish Ambassador in Denmark - November 2013 Carlos Perez, Managing Partner of PEREZ ALBORS & CO attends the

March 2011 · Carlos Perez takes part in COMPORT's Commercial Mission to Rotterdam
Carlos Perez takes part in COMPORT's Commercial Mission to Rotterdam - March 2011 Carlos Perez, Managing Partner of PEREZ ALBORS & CO takes part in

February 2011 · New Spanish Ports Act, The Wire - ITIC Ltd
New Spanish Ports Act, The Wire - ITIC Ltd, February 2011 "The new Spanish Ports Act has recently been approved with the support of the

October 2009 · Contenemar under siege as creditors chase debts
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June 2009 · Spanish hub shows first signs of box resurgence
"Spanish hub shows firs signs of box resurgence", Lloyd's List, June 2009 ARTICLE LOYD'S LIST - 2.08.2009 - SPANISH HUB SHOWS FIRST SIGNS OF BOX

November 2008 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO advises Miami based client on full bunkers recovery claim
Our firm has advised leading bunkers suppliers WORLD FUEL SERVICES in obtaining a full recovery of a multimillionaire claim against the German Owners of cruise vessel

May 2008 · Algeciras move works well for Perez
"Algeciras move works well for Perez", Lloyd’s List, May 2008. Article-Lloyds-List-28.05.08Descarga

February 2008 · New IMO ship inspection law ratified
Spanish authorities will soon have the right to inspect vessels to ensure compliance with the International Maritime Organization convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling

June 2007 · Price is too high to risk ship-source pollution in Spain
"Price is too high to risk ship-source pollution in Spain", Lloyd’s List, June 2007.

September 2006 · Prodigal son returns to Sotogrande legal society
"Prodigal son returns to Sotogrande legal society", Lloyd’s List, September 2006.

July 2006 · PEREZ ALBORS & CO enters into association with top firm ONTIER
PEREZ ALBORS & CO has entered into an association with top Spanish full service law firm ONTIER. Both firms complement each other in terms of