http://beta.oceanexpert.org/expert/ryan@pacificmaritimelawyers.com.au

Master of Law (LLM)

Technical Advice & Consulting

Deepsea
Emergency Management
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Marine and Coastal Engineering
Policy, Law, Economics, Management
Pollution
Research Support Services

1. Deep Sea

• Legal Analysis of International Treaties: Examining international laws such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for deep-sea mining and exploration regulations.
• Advisory Services on Environmental Impact: Providing legal advice on the environmental impacts of deep-sea activities, including biodiversity conservation.
• Compliance with Maritime Safety Standards: Ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards for deep-sea operations.

2. Emergency Management

• Development of Legal Frameworks for Response Plans: Crafting and reviewing legal frameworks for emergency response in maritime incidents.
• Liability and Compensation Analysis: Advising on liability issues and compensation mechanisms post-maritime disasters.
• Regulatory Compliance for Safety Standards: Ensuring compliance with national and international maritime safety and environmental protection standards.

3. Fisheries

• Regulation Compliance: Advising on compliance with fisheries management regulations, both domestic and international.
• Quota and Licensing Issues: Handling legal aspects of fishing quotas, licenses, and sustainable practices.
• Dispute Resolution: Managing disputes related to fishing rights and territorial waters.

4. Aquaculture

• Environmental Compliance: Ensuring aquaculture operations comply with environmental laws and regulations.
• Land Use and Coastal Zone Management: Advising on legal issues related to land use and coastal zone management for aquaculture facilities.
• Intellectual Property: Handling intellectual property matters in aquaculture technologies.

5. Marine and Coastal Engineering

• Contractual and Regulatory Compliance: Advising on contracts, regulatory compliance, and liability in marine and coastal engineering projects.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs): Overseeing legal aspects of EIAs for engineering projects.
• Risk Management: Providing legal advice on risk management in engineering projects.

6. Policy Law Economics

• Policy Analysis and Development: Analyzing existing policies and contributing to the development of new maritime and environmental policies.
• Economic Impact Assessment: Advising on the economic impacts of maritime laws and policies.
• Legislative Advocacy: Advocating for or against legislative changes in the maritime sector.

7. Management

• Corporate Governance: Advising maritime and ocean-related businesses on corporate governance and compliance.
• Strategic Planning: Assisting in strategic planning from a legal perspective.
• Risk Management and Insurance: Advising on risk management strategies and maritime insurance issues.

8. Pollution

• Pollution Incident Response: Advising on legal responses to pollution incidents, including oil spills.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to national and international environmental and pollution control laws.
• Litigation and Liability: Representing clients in litigation related to maritime pollution.

9. Research Support Services

• Intellectual Property Rights: Advising on the protection of intellectual property rights in maritime research.
• Compliance with Research Regulations: Ensuring that research activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Funding and Grants Compliance: Advising on legal aspects of funding and grants for maritime research.

Each of these activities demands a high level of expertise and understanding of both national and international laws and regulations. They also require the ability to navigate complex and often overlapping jurisdictions and regulatory environments.

Great Australian Bight
Bass Strait
Tasman Sea
Coral Sea
Solomon Sea
South Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
North Pacific Ocean
South Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Timor Sea

English
Afrikaans
limited Dutch

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