Energy & Infrastructure

Ports & Marine

Expert maritime and marine legal advice.

Specialist ports and marine lawyers

Ports in the UK represent a dynamic industry of fast-paced innovation and trade, whether sea ports, freeports, or port suppliers. The maritime industry presents huge but often complex opportunities to those in the sector.

Supporting our clients to capitalise on those opportunities is where the team at Foot Anstey specialises, striving to replicate the dynamism that characterises ports. Our marine lawyers provide expert marine legal advice to ensure compliance with marine law and industry regulations.

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Our services

Our expert maritime lawyers have specialist experience and expertise in:

Freeports

Freeports offer the UK increased global trade opportunities while ensuring sustainable investment and environmental responsibility. They drive regional growth, but investors, businesses, and local authorities should seek legal guidance for clarity on involvement. Our marine solicitors specialise in Development Orders, construction, and property negotiations to support Freeport operations. With extensive experience, we provide clear, pragmatic marine legal advice to businesses and investors engaging with Freeports in the UK.

Prosecutions & Enforcements

Ports and harbour authorities uphold safety regulations and enforce penalties for violations. We have over a decade of experience advising authorities on fair and robust enforcement procedures that withstand legal scrutiny. Not all incidents lead to prosecution – alternative enforcement methods may be effective. We also provide training for board members and patrol officers, ensuring compliance and strong legal backing for enforcement actions. Clients consider us an integral part of their team, offering responsive, sector-specific expertise in marine law.

Why choose Foot Anstey?

The team at Foot Anstey has extensive experience in delivering a broad range of complex development and infrastructure projects. Driven by the challenge of coordinating projects with multiple work-streams and tight deadlines, the team is fully committed to getting under the skin of our clients’ businesses to understand their goals and the best way of achieving them.

We are ingrained in the maritime industry, being members of The British Ports Association as well as having strong relationships with the PLA and Celtic Sea Cluster. Our marine lawyers are dedicated to supporting marine enterprises and ensuring compliance with regulations affecting the shipping industry.

Our people

Our specialist team of ports and marine lawyers works closely with clients, including operators of ports, marine surveyors, as well as suppliers and customers of ports, to advise on a broad range of infrastructure and real estate development projects.

Whether dealing with marine law, maritime regulations, or complex transactions within the shipping industry, our marine solicitors provide expert guidance to support your business in every aspect of the maritime sector.

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