Navigating complex German shipbuilding law

When shipbuilding contracts are subject to German Law, parties need to be alert to the implications of the very strict and far-reaching German Law on standard terms and conditions (AGB), or face extensive delays.

Ulrich Helm: "A contractor has a fundamental interest in an effective limitation of his potential delay liability" Photo: Hogan Lovells LLP

When shipbuilding contracts are subject to German Law, parties need to be alert to the implications of the very strict and far-reaching German Law on standard terms and conditions (AGB), or face extensive delays.