Carola Uva

Carola is an Italian-qualified lawyer in CJC’s Genoa office.

She has experience in shipping and maritime law, with a particular focus on ship sale and purchase transactions, as well as a range of other contractual, commercial and regulatory matters relating to vessel operations and the carriage of goods. Her transactional experience includes the negotiation and drafting of Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), escrow agreements and vessel delivery documentation, as well as advising on vessel ownership structures, flag registration and related regulatory matters.

Prior to joining CJC, Carola practiced at a maritime law firm in Genoa before moving to Dubai, where she worked at a law firm advising clients on ship sale and purchase transactions and other commercial shipping matters, including charterparties, cargo and carriage-related issues and contractual disputes. Her experience in Dubai involved cross-border transactions and exposure to clients and counterparties across different jurisdictions.

Carola combines her knowledge of Italian law with her international experience in shipping and maritime law.

Carola is fluent in Italian and English.