POLESTAR
LAW FIRM
Ocean and Maritime Affairs
The firm possesses extensive expertise in ocean and maritime affairs. Our lawyers provide advice on a wide range of maritime matters, including the delimitation of maritime boundaries between neighbouring states, high seas fisheries, regional fisheries agreements and organizations, whaling, the jurisdiction of coastal states in different maritime zones, and law enforcement measures against vessels. The firm also has substantial experience in matters relating to the legal status of the continental shelf. We advise on the interpretation and application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), including dispute settlement procedures. In addition, the firm provides legal advice on the impacts of climate change on the oceans, such as sea-level rise, changes to maritime zones, and the development of legal frameworks for the protection of the marine environment.
Example of Services
Maritime Boundary Delimitation
We have extensive experience providing specialized advice on the delimitation of maritime boundaries between states and related legal issues. We also advise on the establishment and regulation of marine protected areas.
Marine Resources
We advise on the exploration and exploitation of resources on the seabed and within the marine environment.
Fisheries Law
We provide advice on a broad range of fisheries-related matters, whether within Icelandic jurisdiction, the jurisdiction of foreign states, or international waters. We also assist with the interpretation of international fisheries agreements and the resolution of related disputes.
Marine Climate Engineering
We provide specialized advice on marine climate engineering, including regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, international obligations, and risk assessments relating to carbon reduction and carbon removal projects in the marine environment.
