Vesna Polić Foglar
Of-Counsel, PhD
Vesna Polić specialises in Swiss transport law, and in the international carriage of goods. She has particular experience in relation to the liability of carriers (sea, inland waterways, and road) for cargo damage and delay in delivery.
- Vesna has more than 20 years of experience as a legal adviser in the field of transport insurance, and in dealing with transport claims. Prior to joining gbf Attorneys-at-law she worked at Bâloise Insurance Company and Allianz Suissewhere she dealt with major claims, mainly in the field of the liability of transport providers. She also provided legal support to the Underwriting and the Claims departments.
- In consequence she has significant experience developing new insurance products as well as drafting the general conditions for insuring carrier's liability. She was also heavily involved in drafting general conditions for road carriers.
- Vesna has delivered numerous papers and seminar lectures around the world and has written a large number of articles in her field of specialisation.
- For over a decade she was a senior research associate at the Institute of Maritime Law.
- Vesna read law and completed her post-graduate studies (in public and private international law and international relations) at the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb.
- She is a member of various transport law and maritime law associations in Switzerland, Germany and Croatia.
- Languages: German, English and Croatian, and a very good working knowledge of French and Italian
- Admission: Not admitted to the bar
Publication19.09.2024
Seaworthy packaging does not necessarily mean corrosion-free arrival
Presentation
Publication20.03.2023
Odgovornost za opasnost od zakašnjenja - Liability for the Danger of Delay
Comparative Maritime Law, No. 178
Publication23.09.2022
The Carriage of Goods in Swiss Law
A comprehensive overview of the Swiss legal system, the liability of carriers and freight forwarders and the marine and liability insurance