Legal Division
Precision. Depth. Experience.
Comprehensive legal services across maritime, admiralty, aviation and corporate law—delivering expert representation informed by three decades of operational experience. Serving UHNW yacht owners, commercial operators, family offices and corporate clients with integrated legal solutions that combine technical expertise with commercial acumen.
Comprehensive Legal Services
The Legal Division of Indo-Pacific Solutions provides comprehensive legal services across five specialized practice areas—offering clients clarity, protection and strategic advantage in the world's most complex regulatory and operational environments.
Led by professionals with decades of sea-going and legal experience, the Legal Division combines practical insight with legal precision to deliver effective, solutions-focused legal counsel.
Specialized Practice Areas
Specialist expertise across the full spectrum of maritime and aviation legal matters
Superyacht
Specialist advisory services for owners, family offices, captains, and managers in the luxury yacht sector.
Explore Superyacht LawMaritime
Commercial and regulatory solutions for the wider shipping industry, including cargo, logistics, and offshore operations.
Explore Maritime LawAdmiralty
Contentious and protective remedies unique to the maritime environment.
Explore Admiralty LawCorporate
Corporate structuring, commercial transactions and business law services for maritime, aviation and general business enterprises.
Explore Corporate LawWhy Legal Expertise Matters
The maritime and aviation sectors operate under some of the world's most complex legal frameworks. From international conventions and flag state regulations to commercial contracts and dispute resolution, vessel and aircraft owners face intricate legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
Jurisdictional Complexity
Navigating multiple legal systems and international conventions
Regulatory Uncertainty
Understanding and complying with evolving maritime and aviation regulations
Commercial Risk
Protecting interests in high-value transactions and operations
Dispute Exposure
Managing conflicts, claims and litigation across borders
Operational Liability
Understanding and limiting legal exposure in day-to-day operations
Compliance Obligations
Meeting mandatory requirements across flag states, port states and aviation authorities
Asset Protection
Structuring ownership and operations to protect valuable assets
Our Approach
Grounded in Operational Reality
Our lawyers bring decades of sea-going and aviation operational experience—we understand the technical and practical realities behind the legal issues.
Legally Precise, Commercially Aware
We deliver legal advice that is technically accurate while remaining commercially practical and aligned with your business objectives.
Integrated Multidisciplinary Practice
Working seamlessly with our Consultancy and Compliance divisions, we provide comprehensive solutions addressing legal, operational and compliance dimensions simultaneously.
Globally Connected
Extensive relationships with maritime registries, aviation authorities, flag states, port authorities and international legal networks across all major jurisdictions.
Discreet and Confidential
All legal matters are handled with utmost discretion, respecting client privacy and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Strategic and Protective
Every matter is approached with foresight—mitigating risks before they arise and safeguarding clients' commercial and reputational interests.
Rapid Response
24/7 emergency legal support for clients requiring immediate assistance with urgent matters, maritime incidents and time-sensitive issues across all time zones worldwide.
Who We Serve
UHNW Yacht Owners
Comprehensive legal services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals with superyacht holdings—from acquisition and structuring through operations, compliance and dispute resolution.
Family Offices
Sophisticated legal counsel for family offices managing maritime and aviation assets—integrating asset protection with wealth management strategies and family governance.
Captains and Senior Crew
Employment law protection, MLC compliance advisory, incident response support and career protection for maritime professionals.
Commercial Vessel Operators
Full-service legal representation for commercial operators across transactions, operations, disputes and regulatory matters.
Yacht Management Companies
Business law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution for yacht management firms and maritime service providers.
Brokers
Comprehensive legal services for yacht and ship brokers, including our sophisticated transaction closing facility for seamless, secure deal completion across jurisdictions.
Shipyards
Legal services for shipyards across newbuild contracts, refit agreements, warranties, disputes and construction matters.
Aviation Operators
Complete aviation legal services for aircraft operators, including regulatory compliance, transactions, financing and operational matters.
Corporate Clients
Corporate and commercial law services for businesses with maritime or aviation assets, including structuring, M&A and business transactions.
Why Use Us
The Indo-Pacific Solutions Advantage
Three Decades of Operational Experience
Our legal team includes former mariners, captains and aviation professionals—lawyers who've actually operated vessels and aircraft, not just studied the law.
Technical Expertise Meets Legal Authority
Deep understanding of vessel and aircraft systems, operations and technical matters—enabling us to identify issues other lawyers miss.
Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach
Seamless coordination with our Consultancy and Compliance divisions—comprehensive solutions addressing all dimensions of your maritime operations.
Global Reach, Local Knowledge
Operating across the Indo-Pacific, Europe, Americas and Middle East with expertise in leading maritime and aviation registries worldwide.
Responsive and Accessible
24/7 emergency legal support with rapid response to urgent matters, incidents and time-sensitive issues.
Industry Recognition
Recognized as leading legal authority for the superyacht sector with decades of specialized experience and deep industry knowledge.
Commercially Pragmatic
Legal solutions designed for implementation—balancing legal precision with commercial viability and operational constraints.
Integrated Approach
At Indo-Pacific Solutions, we don't just provide services—we deliver a cohesive architecture of capability, connecting law, operations and compliance into a single, trusted framework for success.
By embedding legal principles, operational expertise and compliance rigour at every level, Indo-Pacific Solutions ensures that our integrated approach is not merely a safeguard—but a strategic advantage in an increasingly complex and regulated maritime landscape.
Engagement Process
Initial Consultation
Confidential discussion to understand your legal needs, assess the matter and determine how we can best assist.
Engagement Letter
Formal engagement under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL) and Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules (ASCR) with clear terms and fee arrangements.
Legal Strategy Development
Comprehensive analysis of legal position, risks and opportunities—developing strategic approach tailored to your objectives.
Legal Representation
Expert execution of legal strategy—whether transactional, advisory, regulatory or contentious matters.
Ongoing Advisory
Continuous legal counsel as needed—from one-off matters to ongoing general counsel relationships.
Integration with Other Divisions
Where appropriate, coordination with our Consultancy and Compliance divisions for comprehensive multidisciplinary support.
Ready to Discuss Your Legal Matter?
Contact our Legal Division for a confidential consultation about your legal needs.
Emergency Legal Support: rapid-response@indo-pacific.com
All legal services are provided in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (LPUL) and the Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules (ASCR) and require a formal Engagement Letter under our legal engagement framework.
The Legal Division works in close coordination with our Consultancy and Compliance divisions to ensure every client receives comprehensive, integrated support addressing all dimensions of their maritime and aviation operations.