For 50 years, Quincannon Associates has navigated the complex world of maritime law for our clients all while providing cutting edge of shipping processes.

QA provides valuable advice to our client's on Charter Party and contractual terms. The manager of our demurrage department is a maritime lawyer while one of our brokers is a maritime arbitrator, chairman of ASBA's Charter Party and Documentary Committee, and member of BIMCO's Documentary Committee. Our brokers have in-depth understanding of maritime transportation, standard Charter Party terms, and rider clauses. We can point to risks and deliver advice on how to minimize or eliminate them.
 
We have vast experience in negotiating with charterers and owners, making amendments to standard Charter Party terms, and drafting rider clauses which protect our clients' interests. During the negotiation of a charter and execution of a voyage, many unforeseen things can happen. The goal is to clearly express the parties' intention making the distribution of duties and benefits clear and fair; this reduces the possibility of disputes.