Overview
Kaspar Kielland is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Business Department and a member of the firm’s Maritime and Transportation Industry Group. Kaspar handles various aspects of maritime, admiralty and transportation litigation, including defense of cargo claims, personal injury claims, air cargo lawsuits, insurance claims, commercial claims, maritime attachment proceedings and collection of unpaid freight. He revised shipping contracts and charter parties. He conducted vessel investigations and interviews with officers and crew in anticipation of litigation. He incorporated businesses in New York, including drafting corporate bylaws, and handling renewals and withdrawals of licenses to do business in several states. He also has experience in International Commercial Arbitration and disputes involving commodities.
Kaspar received his J.D. degree from University of Genoa School of Law. He graduated from Istituto Vittorino da Feltre (Liceo Classico) with a major degree in secondary school with an emphasis on humanities. Kaspar received his LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law from Fordham University.
The Record
Credentials
Admitted to Practice
- New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Selected Representations
- Represented an Italian client before the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) for the release of blocked funds held by OFAC due to alleged violation of the Embargo against Cuba.
- Represented clients and prospective clients in US Immigration matters in securing J-1 and H-1B Visas as well as Green Cards. Counseled more than 40 foreign trainees that participated in the firms’ trainee program on Visas and application procedures.
Selected Speaking Engagements
- July 2025 Speaker “Marine Casualties Response Strategies: U.S. Perspective” Maritime Symposium
- September 2019 Speaker “Ballast Water Management – The latest issues” Gallagher Marine Systems Maritime Symposium
Selected Publications
- July 2025 Mentioned
- Fall/Winter 2021 Author
- November 2017 Author
Education
Law School
- Fordham University School of Law
- University of Genoa School of Law
Undergraduate School
- Istituto Vittorino da Feltre
Insights
Shared Thinking
Talk With Kaspar
New York 212-551-7732 kkielland@mmwr.com