Yacht and superyacht lawyers
International yacht and superyacht legal advice
Yacht and superyacht law
Our experience and expertise in the yachting sector is extremely broad and we can assist clients with almost every aspect of superyacht ownership and operation.
We deal with both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, offering both litigation and transactional advice and support.
We also advise on the sale, purchase and finance of new and pre-owned business jets and helicopters. We have developed strong relationships with the leading manufacturers, brokers and aircraft registries and endeavour to offer a turnkey service to all of our clients.
Our diverse team of yacht lawyers are recognised by our clients as trusted advisors, with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence by going the extra mile.
No matter how complex the transaction or dispute, we are here to help.
How we can advise you on international yacht and superyacht law
The services we offer our clients include those in relation to:
- newbuild and construction
- sale and purchase
- escrow
- yacht finance
- brokerage and management
- disputes and yacht arrest
- insurance
- ownership structures, registration and flagging
- VAT, customs, import and export
- yacht refit contracts
- charters
- crew agreements
- berthing
- emergency maritime law response
- private jets and helicopters
Our lawyers can assist you with:
- representation in mediations, expert determinations and court and international arbitration proceedings
- negotiating shipbuilding and construction contract terms with shipyards
- drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements
- providing escrow services in Euro, US Dollars and pound sterling
- advising on options for and the process of third-party financing for the purchase of superyachts
- assisting with vessel arrests
- drafting broker commission agreements
- reviewing and negotiating yacht management agreements
- setting up corporate vehicles to purchase legal title to yachts
- specialist yacht registration services
- identifying VAT and other tax liabilities and relief
- negotiating refit and repair work contracts
- amending charter agreement terms
- berth leasing arrangements
- crew employment, management and consultancy agreements
- transactional advice relating to acquisition, disposal and operation of aircraft
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How our international yacht and superyacht team will work with you
We have 25 lawyers and support staff exclusively dedicated to supporting our clients on superyacht matters from offices in London and Monaco. We are ranked “Band 1” by Chambers & Partners for “Yachts & Superyachts” each year.
Our superyacht team is proud to be part of a leading international commercial law firm with more than 1000 lawyers, 12 offices worldwide and a fantastic maritime heritage.
Drawing on decades of sector experience, our clients benefit from our ability to access a large network of relationships with flag states, regulatory bodies, shipyards, banks, brokers, designers, yacht managers, surveyors, foreign lawyers and industry professionals.
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Our clients
Our clients include:
- yacht owners
- yacht insurers
- purchasers and sellers
- investors
- marina operators
- consultants
- marina insurers
- yacht designers
- yacht managers
- crew agencies
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