Ocean Vision Legal

What Ocean Vision Legal does

Ocean Vision Legal is an international law firm headquartered in Wessling, Germany, founded in 2020 by Dr. Anna von Rebay LL.M. as what the firm describes as the first legal practice worldwide entirely dedicated to Marine Protection and its interfaces with Climate Change and Human Rights. The firm operates a portfolio of four practice areas — Ocean Litigation, Ocean Rights & Ecocide Advocacy, Ocean Guardianship, and Ocean Literacy — and exclusively serves NGOs, civil society organizations, governments, and individuals on public interest cases rather than commercial clients. Core litigation mandates include proceedings against the German government on bottom trawling in Dogger Bank Natura 2000 sites (for BUND and Seas at Risk), a communications procedure before the UN Human Rights Council regarding Japan's Fukushima wastewater release (for PANG and 50+ civil society groups), and contributions to ITLOS and ICJ advisory proceedings on climate change obligations.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and direct: the website offers three explicit engagement pathways — hire as legal partner, support an existing project, or provide unrestricted general funding. There is no proprietary technology layer; the moat rests on the team's specialist expertise (e.g., 80+ prior court proceedings for the founder; the originator of the Ocean Rights framework for the Head of Ocean Rights), codified frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights and the Ocean for Ecocide Law Network, and a coalition of strategic partners including Stop Ecocide International, Gallifrey Foundation, High Seas Alliance, UN Ocean Decade, and The Ocean Race. Distribution runs through the firm's website, YouTube channel, external podcast appearances, and earned media in outlets such as The Guardian and Süddeutsche Zeitung. There is no public revenue disclosure, no external funding rounds, and ownership rests with the founder; the firm reports a non-hierarchical structure with a team of approximately seven including the CEO & Founder, Legal Counsel/Head of Ocean Rights, two Senior Associates, two Junior Associates, and a Business & Operations Manager.

Name

Ocean Vision Legal

Legal name

Dr. Anna von Rebay LL.M. Law Firm for Ocean Protection

Website

https://oceanvisionlegal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ocean Vision Legal is a Germany-based international law firm founded in 2020 that exclusively serves NGOs, civil society, governments, and individuals on public-interest marine protection, climate, and human rights cases, including litigation, ecocentric law advocacy, and educational resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Protection Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

Keywords

• Marine protection law
• Ocean rights advocacy
• Environmental litigation
• Public interest law
• Rights of nature

Headquarters

HQ city

Wessling

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services & Consultation: The firm offers legal services for ocean protection cases, litigation support, policy advocacy, and legal expertise to organizations and civil society groups. They work on public interest cases and accept funding/support from various sources including donations and project-based funding.
2. Support/Funding: The firm accepts support through three channels: hiring them as legal partners, supporting existing projects, or general/unrestricted funding for systemic ocean change.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean Vision Legal is an international law firm that provides legal services for ocean protection, including direct litigation against state actors and companies, legal consultation, advocacy for ecocentric laws such as the Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, and capacity-building through educational resources. The firm works exclusively with NGOs, civil society groups, governments, and individuals on public interest cases related to marine protection, climate change, and human rights.

Product overview

Ocean Vision Legal is a law firm offering a portfolio of legal services centred on ocean protection, comprising two primary offerings: Ocean Litigation & Consultation for enforcing marine protection obligations through direct legal action, and Ocean Rights & Ecocide Advocacy for advancing ecocentric legislation. These are complemented by Ocean Guardianship services and an Ocean Literacy educational resource platform. The firm exclusively serves NGOs, civil society groups and individuals on public interest cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ocean Rights: An initiative focused on advancing ecocentric laws that recognise the Ocean's inherent rights, led by Michelle Bender.

Products and services

• Ocean Litigation & Consultation Legal services taking direct action to hold State actors and companies accountable for their marine protection obligations by enforcing them in Court, including cases on bottom trawling prohibition, Marine Protected Areas designation, and deep-sea mining. Available to NGOs, civil society groups, governments, and individuals on public interest matters.
• Ocean Rights & Ecocide Advocacy Legal expertise and advocacy services advancing ecocentric laws that recognise the Ocean's inherent rights, including the Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights and Ocean for Ecocide Law frameworks. Targeted at governments and international bodies seeking to develop Rights of Nature and Ecocide legislation.
• Ocean Guardianship Legal services grounded in diverse knowledge systems and worldviews, recognizing that the strength of ocean protection work lies in incorporating multiple perspectives and Indigenous knowledge. Available to coastal communities, island nations, and civil society to integrate traditional knowledge into marine protection legal work.

Quantifiable outcome

• UN Human Rights Council formally addressed Japan over Pacific concerns about Fukushima wastewater release following complaint by Ocean Vision Legal on behalf of PANG and 50+ civil society groups
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pacific Whale FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner/client in the Partners & Clients section. Pacific Whale Foundation works on whale conservation and may collaborate on ocean protection initiatives.
• Gallifrey FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on ecocide law. Ocean Vision Legal works closely with Gallifrey Foundation and Stop Ecocide International to advance recognition of ecocide as an international crime.
• High Seas AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in the Partners & Clients section. High Seas Alliance is a coalition working to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
• Ocean DecadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in the Partners & Clients section. UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development initiative.
• Blue ThreadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in the Partners & Clients section. Blue Thread appears to be an environmental organization focused on ocean protection.
• DMS (Diverse Marine Solutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in the Partners & Clients section.
• Pacific Network on GlobalisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in the Partners & Clients section. Pacific Network on Globalisation is a regional NGO working on ocean and climate issues.
• Stop Ecocide InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean Vision Legal works closely with Stop Ecocide International to advance the inclusion of ecocide as an international crime in the Rome Statute, particularly in the context of ocean protection (Ocean for Ecocide Law Network).
• The Ocean RacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-led the campaign for Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights with Earth Law Center and Government of Cabo Verde.
• Earth Law CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-led the campaign for Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights with The Ocean Race and Government of Cabo Verde.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Earthjustice: Largest US-based public interest environmental law organization, litigating cases and advocating for ocean, climate, and wildlife protection. Comparable in operating model (non-profit law firm, NGO clients, public-interest cases), though with significantly larger scale.
• ClientEarth: International environmental law charity using litigation, policy, and advocacy to tackle climate and nature issues. Most comparable as a mission-driven public interest environmental law organization with similar GTM (litigation + advocacy + pro bono), though broader than ocean-specific.
• Earth Law Center: US non-profit working to advance Rights of Nature legal frameworks globally, including co-leading the Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights campaign with Ocean Vision Legal. Direct peer in the Ocean Rights sub-niche.
• Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL): International environmental law organization using law to protect the environment, promote sustainable development, and prevent climate disruption. Comparable as a public-interest environmental legal NGO with policy + litigation focus.
• Stop Ecocide International: Non-profit advocating for ecocide to be recognized as an international crime under the Rome Statute. Direct strategic partner of Ocean Vision Legal through the Ocean for Ecocide Law Network, working on overlapping advocacy.
• Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW): Global alliance of environmental lawyers and scientists supporting public interest environmental law. Comparable as a mission-driven environmental legal NGO serving civil society clients worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Major US-based environmental advocacy organization with significant litigation capacity on ocean, climate, and wildlife issues. Operates as a broad incumbent with overlapping ocean mandate but wider portfolio.
• World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Legal: Global conservation organization with in-house legal capacity on ocean governance, marine protected areas, and fisheries policy. Broad incumbent serving as a partner/peer in marine advocacy, though ocean work is one of many portfolios.
• Greenpeace International (Legal Unit): Major global environmental NGO with an in-house legal team pursuing ocean and climate litigation. Broader incumbent operating in marine advocacy and litigation with a much larger resource base.

Emerging players

• Sea Shepherd Legal: US-based non-profit law firm focused on ocean conservation litigation. Direct comparable as a specialized public-interest ocean law organization, though smaller and focused more narrowly on marine wildlife enforcement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0rCWpc0AA7jiKxU_XEBkug
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oceanvisionlegal

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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