May 12, 2026
GrayRobinson is pleased to announce Attorney Phillip A. Buhler, B.C.S., participated in the 2026 Comité Maritime International (CMI) Rio Colloquium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 12, 2026.
The CMI Colloquium is one of the most prestigious gatherings in international maritime law, bringing together renowned legal experts, maritime associations, and industry stakeholders from around the world. Phillip serves as chair of the CMI Polar Shipping International Working Group, which convened during the colloquium to discuss several ongoing international regulatory initiatives involving vessel operations in polar waters.
The working group reviewed the developing projects related to international vessel regulation, including matters that may eventually be submitted for consideration by the broader CMI organization and potentially to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The discussions focused on evolving legal and regulatory frameworks governing commercial activity in Arctic and Antarctic regions, as well as emerging issues involving compliance, liability, and operational standards for polar shipping.
Based in the firm's Jacksonville office, Phillip advises U.S. and international clients on maritime law, intermodal transportation, international commercial litigation, and cross-border regulatory matters. Board-certified by The Florida Bar in both Admiralty and Maritime Law and in International Law, he brings nearly four decades of experience representing clients across the maritime and commercial sectors. A proctor member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, Phillip has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Admiralty and Maritime Law since 2010, including as Lawyer of the Year in 2022, and by Florida Super Lawyers in Transportation and Maritime since 2006.