Kaspar Kielland

Partner

Office
New York
Phone
212-551-7732
Languages
Italian
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Kaspar Kielland

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.

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Credentials

  • New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

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In the News · July 2025 Maritime Symposium returns to Naples with high-level talks on shipping and protection at sea and of the sea Even five years of forced pause, mostly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, couldn’t break the momentum of an event that had quickly become a key fixture for international… Read More Press Releases · March 2023 Montgomery McCracken Elects Two New Partners Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that Brett Waldron and Kaspar Kielland have been elected to the firm’s partnership. Waldron, located in the firm’s Philadelphia office, and Kielland,… Read More Alerts · November 2017 Moldy Corn and Wrongful Arrest: The Potential Costs of Sloppy Paperwork In Casillo Commodities Italia S.p.a. v. M/V Long Cheer et al., Civ. No. 16-16612 (June 28, 2017), the charterer of the M/V LONG CHEER, Casillo Commodities (“Casillo”), attempted… Read More Press Releases · May 2017 Montgomery McCracken Selected as Finalist for Three Awards for the 9th Annual International M&A Advisor Awards PHILADELPHIA - Montgomery McCracken has been selected as a finalist for the “Energy Deal of the Year ($250MM - $1B)” award, “Restructuring Deal of the Year” award and… Read More Alerts · February 2017 A Seal’s Story – The Importance of Noting Your Remarks at Outturn In Affiliated FM Ins. Co. v. M/V Maersk Visby, the New York district court found in favor of an ocean carrier facing claims for alleged shortage brought by… Read More Press Releases · January 2017 Montgomery McCracken to Receive Two Awards at The M&A Advisor’s 11th Annual Turnaround Awards January 30, 2017 - Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the firm will receive the “Restructuring Deal of the Year (Over $500MM to $1B)” and “Energy Deal of… Read More

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New York 212-551-7732 kkielland@mmwr.com