Charlie Papavizas Discusses How the Jones Act Impacts Domestic Oil on Platts Energy Week

Winston & Strawn partner Charlie Papavizas was interviewed by Platts Energy Week on the Jones Act’s impact on the U.S. domestic oil trade and prices.

In the interview, Mr. Papavizas discussed how freight rates for U.S.-flag vessels may impact the price of gasoline, criticism of the Jones Act as an impediment to free trade, and how some companies have attempted to circumvent the Jones Act through processing crude oil in Canada or the Bahamas.  

Charlie Papavizas is based in Winston & Strawn’s Washington, D.C. office and serves as chair of the firm's maritime and admiralty practice. He focuses his practice on administrative, legislative, and corporate matters, primarily in the maritime industry. Mr. Papavizas is frequently consulted on the application of U.S. coastwise laws (Jones Act) to cargo, passenger, and vessel movements and investments in U.S. companies.