Our colleague Ivan Kobchenko joined the podcast "Lawyers Aboard" to share what it is really like to be a maritime lawyer. 

Highlights from the interview: 

• What makes maritime law different – wet shipping and dry shipping, international regulations, “maritime dictionary” 

• Typical cases: building of shipping business, cargo damage, unpaid freight, incidents at sea 

• Working with shipowners, P&I clubs and their correspondents across different jurisdictions 

• How to enter maritime law field and where you can get a degree 

• Current trends and hot topics in maritime industry and the law 

🎧 Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD5A2YhBkJM (in Russian). 

The EU is considering ways to detain Russian “shadow” tankers due to environmental and piracy concerns. Managing partner of NAVICUS.LAW and president of the Russian Maritime Law Association (RUMLA) Konstantin Krasnokutskiy explained the legal side of this issue on RBC’s “What Does It Mean”, talking about ship seizures, the rights of coastal states, and how international maritime law applies in seas like the Baltic.

Watch the full interview here: https://tv.rbc.ru/archive/chez/67ab83162ae596fc713d1fab 

Konstantin Krasnokutskiy, managing partner of NAVICUS.LAW and president of the Maritime Law Association (RUMLA), gave a comment to Business FM about Denmark’s decision to tighten vessel controls in the Baltic Sea. 

He explained that coastal states cannot block innocent passage but can inspect ships for environmental compliance under the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The stricter checks likely stem from recent incidents involving the tankers Volgoneft. Sanctions also challenge insurance payouts for environmental damage from dark fleet and Russia-related vessels. 

Full interview is available at https://www.bfm.ru/news/567174 

Konstantin Krasnokutskiy, managing partner of NAVICUS.LAW and president of the Russian Maritime Law Association (RUMLA), shared his expert opinion with the Russian business media outlet BFM.RU regarding the potential imposition of fees on ships transiting the Baltic Sea.

The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea guarantees the right of innocent passage and ensures that foreign vessels cannot be charged only for passing through a state's territorial waters.

The full opinion can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/ep2idrTW

Watch the full interview on RBC (“What does it mean?”, 27.01.2025, part 4) via link (in Russian): https://tv.rbc.ru/archive/chez/6797cc3d2ae596337da27b02  

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The article is dedicated to the legal implications of damage to submarine pipelines. Stepan uses the Balticconnector incident as a case study and explores liability issues, application of international rules, and complexities inherent to cross-border regulations covering submarine infrastructure. 

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We are proud to share that our partner, Konstantin Putrya, has been recognized for his expertise in international law and human rights by joining the Russia-United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Partnership Programme. This prestigious platform unites specialists to address global challenges such as sustainable development, poverty alleviation, climate resilience, and inclusive governance. 

The Russia-UNDP Partnership is a leading initiative fostering innovative solutions to critical global issues. It emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of best practices in policy-making and implementation. 

Konstantin’s role as an expert underlines NAVICUS.LAW’s commitment to legal excellence and impactful contributions on an international scale. 

Explore Konstantin's expert profile and learn more about his contributions at his Profile Page.  

We are proud to announce that NAVICUS.LAW has once again been recognised as a leading law firm (Band 1) in the Maritime Law category of the annual Pravo-300 rankings. 

This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep expertise in maritime law, and the trust of our valued clients. 

Our partner Konstantin Putrya represented the firm at the awards ceremony on December 5, where the industry’s finest gathered to celebrate achievements and set new benchmarks for legal excellence. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and the team for making this achievement possible.  

We are delighted to announce that Konstantin Krasnokutskiy and Konstantin Putrya have been recognized in the 2024 legal rankings by "Российская газета" (Rossiyskaya Gazeta).  

Konstantin Krasnokutskiy, Managing Partner at NAVICUS.LAW, was placed in the first band in the "Юристы-просветители" (Legal Educators) nomination. 

Konstantin Putrya, Partner at NAVICUS.LAW, was placed in the second band in the same category. Additionally, he was recognized in the "Арбитражное судопроизводство" (Arbitral Proceedings) category, placed in the second band. 

These distinctions highlight their exceptional contributions to the legal field. Congratulations to both for this well-deserved recognition! 

On November 8, NAVICUS.LAW partner Konstantin Putrya attended the "Best Legal Departments 2024" awards ceremony, hosted by Liniya Prava at Barvikha Luxury Village, Moscow. This prestigious event, organized by the journal Corporate Lawyer and the Action publishing group has been celebrating the achievements of exceptional legal teams for 20 years. 

This year’s ceremony brought together more than 120 legal departments, along with nominees, experts, and industry leaders to show their accomplishments and innovative cases. Konstantin enjoyed networking with in-house colleagues from shipping, insurance, and other sectors. He also took the opportunity to personally congratulate the winners on their well-deserved recognition.