OUR PEOPLE / DETLEF ZSCHOCHE

Detlef ZschochePartner, Hamburg
detlef.zschoche@incelaw.com
+49 (0) 40 38 0860

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A graduate of Kiel University, Detlef joined Ince & Co Hamburg as a founding partner in 2001.

With a family seagoing background and having spent a considerable period of his early life working on ships and boats, Detlef qualified as a lawyer in 1977. He was the managing partner of the Hamburg office from 2003 to 2009.

"Extremely intelligent and very experienced maritime litigator." Chambers Europe 2010

Detlef specialises in all aspects of admiralty law, P&I and marine insurance. He advises shipowners, including yacht owners, on all aspects of shipbuilding, sale and purchase and ship registration and management. Detlef frequently acts as a mediator and arbitrator. He has published a number of articles on shipping law.

“Fielding a ‘strong team’ that includes … Detlef Zschoche … the firm demonstrates adeptness in both English and German shipping law advice.”
Legal 500, 2008

Ever since he qualified as a lawyer, Detlef has practised in the transactional aspects of shipbuilding, sale and purchase and ship registration and management. His experience and expertise extends from ships to yachts.