Bignon Lebray assists French and foreign companies, as well as public bodies, with regards to contracts and litigations in all domains of logistics and transport, whether it be by land, sea or air.
Our team is engaged in maritime law: regarding litigations related to transport by sea involving freighters, freight forwarders, transporters and insurers; for shipyards and ship-owners concerning their building contracts, seizure of vessels, maritime accidents, etc.
Our experts are also able to advise their clients on road transport matters: regulatory issues and litigation (internally or through CMR Convention), haulage insurance and related interventions (e.g. moving, storage).
In addition, we assist companies with rail and air transport-related questions: liability for carriers in domestic and international traffic, negotiation of chartering contracts.
Furthermore, our team is involved in regulatory issues between operators and public authorities (e.g. acquisition, renewal and transfer of certification or transport licences, in particular with regards to asset transfer).
Moreover, we advise entities managing transport infrastructure, such as mixed economy companies or public institutions, through consultation and litigation management (e.g. financing of tram carriages, litigation regarding the use of dry-docks).
Finally, our expertise in the transfer and execution of public service delegation contracts/public-private partnerships for road, air and rail infrastructures – on behalf of French transport organisation authorities, sponsors and lenders – complete our global perception of the transport sector, notably through our specialists in public law and financing.
Some references
- Conseil dans le cadre de financement de rames de tramway
- Assistance dans le cadre de contentieux d’utilisation des formes de radoub
- Regulatory compliance of goods and passenger transport activities
