Superyacht Law

Specialist advisory services for owners, family offices, captains, and managers in the luxury yacht sector. Comprehensive legal solutions covering acquisition, ownership, registration, financing, chartering, and crew management.

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Comprehensive Superyacht Legal Services

Specialist legal counsel for UHNW yacht owners, family offices and superyacht industry professionals across all matters.

Yacht Transactions

  • Yacht purchase and sale agreements
  • High-seas closings and vessel delivery
  • Pre-purchase due diligence and survey coordination
  • Buyer and seller representation
  • Escrow management and payment structuring

Charter Operations

  • Charter party drafting and review
  • Charter agreement negotiation
  • Charter dispute resolution
  • Guest liability and indemnification
  • Charter management company agreements
  • YET (Yacht Engaged in Trade) program advisory

Yacht Registration & Structuring

  • Vessel registration and flag state selection
  • Yacht registration structures and ownership optimization
  • Flag state compliance advisory
  • Bareboat charter registration arrangements
  • Registry documentation and certification

Crew Employment & Management

  • Crew employment contracts (MLC 2006 compliant)
  • Employment dispute resolution
  • Crew discipline and dismissal matters
  • Seafarer rights and obligations
  • Collective bargaining agreements

Marine Insurance & Risk

  • Marine insurance policy review and negotiation
  • Hull and machinery coverage
  • Protection and indemnity (P&I) matters
  • Limitation of liability proceedings
  • Insurance claim support and recovery

Superyacht Compliance

  • ISM/ISPS Code compliance (legal aspects)
  • Large Yacht Code (LY3) advisory
  • Commercial yacht operations
  • Charter licensing requirements
  • Regulatory compliance across jurisdictions

Dispute Resolution

  • Yacht-related commercial disputes
  • Charter disputes and claims
  • Crew employment disputes
  • Shipyard disputes (newbuild, refit and maintenance)
  • Mediation and arbitration representation

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