Precision · Depth · Experience
Legal services across maritime, admiralty, aviation and corporate law — informed by three decades of operational experience at sea. Our lawyers understand the technical and practical realities behind the legal issues because they’ve lived them.
Five specialised practice areas operating across jurisdictions, each supported by the operational insight and multidisciplinary integration that defines the firm.
Acquisition, ownership structuring, flag state registration, charter arrangements, crew employment, incident response, and dispute resolution for owners, family offices, captains, and managers operating in the luxury yacht sector.
Explore Superyacht LawCommercial and regulatory representation for the wider shipping industry — cargo disputes, charter party matters, P&I claims, regulatory compliance, and operational risk across international trade routes and jurisdictions.
Explore Maritime LawArrest and release of vessels, salvage claims, collision liability, limitation of liability proceedings, and the full range of in rem and in personam remedies available under admiralty jurisdiction.
Explore Admiralty LawRegistration, acquisition, operational compliance, and regulatory matters for aircraft linked to yacht operations — helicopter deck certifications, tender aircraft, and private aviation assets within broader maritime holdings.
Explore Aviation LawCorporate structuring, commercial transactions, shareholder agreements, M&A, and business law services for maritime, aviation, and general business enterprises — including the ownership structures that sit behind vessel and aircraft assets.
Explore Corporate LawEach client operates in a different environment with different legal exposure. The representation reflects that.
From acquisition through to operational disputes, the legal complexity surrounding a superyacht spans multiple jurisdictions, flag states, and regulatory regimes simultaneously. Owners need representation that understands the vessel as well as the law — and that operates with the discretion the principal expects.
Maritime assets sit within broader wealth structures where beneficial ownership transparency, cross-jurisdictional compliance, and asset protection intersect. Legal counsel that understands how vessel ownership integrates with the family office’s wider obligations ensures the asset is protected — not just the vessel, but the structure around it.
Employment disputes, MLC obligations, incident liability, and career protection require legal representation that understands the operational realities of command at sea — not just the employment law, but the context in which the decisions were made.
Charter party disputes, cargo claims, P&I matters, and regulatory enforcement actions demand legal counsel that can move between the commercial negotiation and the technical detail without losing sight of either.
Managing vessels on behalf of owners creates distinct legal exposure — contractual obligations, regulatory compliance across flag states, crew liability, and the management company’s own commercial risk. Representation that understands the management company’s position, not just the owner’s.
Transaction compliance, commission disputes, contractual liability, and the increasing regulatory scrutiny around brokerage activities require legal support that understands the commercial pressures of the deal — including our transaction closing facility for secure completion across jurisdictions.
Newbuild contracts, refit disputes, warranty claims, and construction defect litigation involve technical and legal complexity that demands representation familiar with both the yard environment and the contractual frameworks governing the work.
Aircraft acquisition, registration, operational compliance, and regulatory matters — particularly where aviation assets are linked to maritime holdings and the legal requirements of both sectors intersect.
All legal services are provided under formal engagement in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law and the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. Where matters require compliance verification, operational advisory, or regulatory intelligence, clients benefit from seamless coordination with our Consultancy, Compliance, and Intelligence divisions under appropriate professional standards.
Confidential discussion to understand the matter, assess the legal position, and determine the appropriate engagement structure.
Engagement letter issued under LPUL and ASCR with clear terms, scope, and fee arrangements before any substantive work commences.
Legal strategy developed and executed — whether transactional, advisory, regulatory, or contentious. Ongoing counsel available from single matters through to general counsel relationships.
Confidential consultation available through the Client Portal or by contacting our team directly.
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