Kaspar Kielland

Partner

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 a LLM degree in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law from Fordham University in 2007. He received J.D. degree from University of Genoa School of Law in 2003. He graduated from Istituto Vittorino da Feltre (Liceo Classico) with a major degree in secondary school with an emphasis on humanities in 1996.

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Credentials

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
Education

Law School

  • Fordham University School of Law

Undergraduate School

  • Istituto Vittorino da Feltre