The group's principal activity is to provide legal advisors and business counselors. The group practice areas includes representation of marine insurers in cargo, hull, p&i, environmental, excess liability and pleasure craft matters including defense of liability claims brought against insureds, marine and inland subrogation and recovery for loss and damage, with particular emphasis on representation of cargo interests, both insured and uninsured, negotiating and drafting transportation and maritime contracts, including charter parties, towage contracts, shippers’ contracts with carriers, marine service agreements and vessel purchase and sale agreements and representation of clients in commercial disputes, including international business transactions and maritime transactions. The group operates from the United States.