LAW FIRM
An independent French law firm, with particular expertise in maritime law,transport, logistics and product liability.
THE FIRM
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After having worked in the same firm for several years, Frédéricque LE BERRE, Axel ENGELSEN and Béatrice WITVOET set up LBEW in January 2000.
Carole LAWSON has been practising as a lawyer since 2004 and has become partner in January 2016.
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LBEW is an independent French law firm with a well recognized expertise in the maritime sector, transport, logistics and product liability. Its practical knowledge of these sectors allows LBEW to advise and represent its French and foreign clients.
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The lawyers of the team specialise in international law before French Courts and Arbitration Panels and are closely linked with foreign lawyers
established all over the world.
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Beyond the EU, LBEW has a wide reputation built on its expertise and professionalism.
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OUR SPECIALITIES
MARITIME ACTIVITIES
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Port Activities
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Charter Parties and Bills of Lading
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Insurance
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Shipyard and Ship Repairs
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Documentary Credit
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Marine Renewable Energy
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Environment and Pollution
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General Average
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Collision, Salvage and Towage
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Mortgages
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Sailing and Yachting
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Ship Arrests
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Classification Societies
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Carriage of Passengers
AIR/ROAD TRANSPORT
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Accidents
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Insurance
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General aviation related risks
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Arrests
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Carriage of goods
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Passengers’ claims
LOGISTICS​
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​Freight Forwarders
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Customs
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Terminal operators and related activities
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Supply chain
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Agency
PRODUCT LIABILITY
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​Insurance
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Mechanical engineering
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Renewable energies
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Industrial installations
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Phytosanitary products
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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​Documentary credit
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Bank guarantees
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Contracts of sale
CIVIL LIABILITY/PERSONAL INJURY
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​Road traffic accidents
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Holiday accident claims
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Drafting opinions and CPR reports on civil liability and value of claims
OUR VALUES
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Comprising eight people including six lawyers, LBEW is a tight team who have a close relationship with their clients, therefore providing them with effective and reactive support and management of their files.
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Aware of financial constraints and careful of costs control, LBEW keeps its clients carefully informed of the development of their cases. Both its experience and expertise allow it to adapt to every situation to optimize the quality of its services and to meet its clients’ expectations.
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