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Navy lawyers specialize in one area rather obvious law, maritime law. In other words, the law of the sea.

Confusingly, "The right to the sea" is actually a separate issue. This is a United Nations International Convention on territorial boundaries and national laws for shipping routes, mineral resources and legal expertise that your average commercial lawyers Navy has rarely dealt with other than as a reference point. Big cases in this area tend to be resolved by governments rather than individuals.

Distinct from this UN Convention is maritime or admiralty law. It is a highly specialized area of the legal profession, because it combines both domestic law and private international legal agreements. It covers issues such as maritime commerce, navigation, international shipping, seafarers' rights and crew, and the rights and transportation of passengers by sea.

It may seem strange, but this body of law also covers many commercial activities on land - even if they take place entirely on land - if they are of a maritime nature.

The main difference with other bodies of law is that lawyers should be particularly concerned about sea by the jurisdiction and international law. Although each country has a specific skill, the law is based on the Admiralty many international treaties and multilateral arrangements between a history of private organizations and national governments.

Other major differences are that maritime law, although it has been standardized in recent years is that it's very old. Seaborne trade is one of the first channel of trade between nations and the complications of working in several different countries have led to an enormous mass of legal precedent. In addition, in many criminal cases where a jury would be required on the land, maritime affairs are almost exclusively resolved by a judge - or, at most, a panel of judges.

It is not surprising given the history of our island nation, Great Britain is very central to maritime law. Almost all Commonwealth countries - Pakistan, Singapore, India, Canada, Australia and many others - follow the laws and the English authorities to a large extent and international law is largely based on the statutes set by the Admiralty 17th century.

Navy lawyers are the only qualified legal professionals to help people involved in cases involving the port or port authorities, and insurance claims and maritime passenger liability of injuries to the crew, human rescue boat yacht motor and the sale / registration / theft, ship finance, marine import / export, VAT and customs and many, many more cases.

If you are involved in any claim or dispute like this, so do not expect your typical accident or injury lawyers - Make sure you use a specialist marine.