KDB.legal | Koch Boës, Solicitors

Hamburg-based law firm specialising in maritime commercial law and arbitration

KDB.legal is a Hamburg-based law firm with a clear focus on dispute resolution before state courts and arbitral tribunals, as well as on maritime commercial law.

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Team

The Founders

The firm is led by Henrike Koch and Dr Axel Boës, who draw on decades of experience in maritime commercial law and the field of dispute resolution. Clients value our direct communication, short lines of communication and consistent implementation.

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The Firm

About Us

Based in Hamburg, KDB.legal specialises in handling complex and frequently international proceedings, as well as the full spectrum of maritime commercial law.

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Insurance law Maritime Industry

Nord Stream Pipeline Damage Excluded Under War Exclusion in Offshore Insurance Policies

Introduction In a decision dated 6 July 2026, the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Commercial Court, in case number CL-2024-000094 ([2026] EWHC 1685 (Comm)) rendered a judgment on whether damage to the Nord Stream pipelines was excluded from insurance cover under war-related policy exclusions. The […]

Axel Boës

14. July 2026
Arbitration Recognition of foreign decisions

AIFC Court sets aside Naftogaz recognition order against Gazprom for lack of jurisdiction

Introduction In a decision dated 7 July 2026, the Court of First Instance of the Astana International Financial Centre in case number AIFC-C/CFI/2026/0002, National Joint Stock Company “Naftogaz of Ukraine” JSC v Gazprom PJSC, rendered a judgment on the AIFC Court’s jurisdiction to recognise and enforce a foreign-seated ICC arbitral award. Justice Lord Faulks KC […]

Axel Boës

8. July 2026