Chambers Review
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Shipping - Spain
What the Team is Known For
The boutique law firm Avante Legal handles a broad range of high-impact mandates in shipping. The team is highly visible in complex salvage proceedings and collision and cargo claims. Furthermore, the team is recognised for its strength in vessel arrests as well as contract negotiations and disputes. As well as Spanish shipping and insurance companies, the team also advises foreign P&I clubs. Thanks to its co-operation with international law firms, Avante Legal is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.
Strengths
The team impresses with legal rigour, absolute dedication, extensive industry experience and multi-jurisdictional expertise. It always offers business-oriented solutions and opportunities.
We appreciated Avante Legal's very personal, tailored service in addition to its agility and speed. The lawyers are experts in maritime and commercial affairs. They are fast and always available.
It offers a complete service, with sufficient resources for a quick response.
Notable practitioners
Antonio Quirós is appreciated for the breadth of his expertise in shipping mandates across Spain, often handling cargo, damages and collision claims. He also handles vessel arrests, represents P&I clubs and advises on contract negotiations, acquisitions and disputes.
Antonio is a very well-prepared lawyer and his knowledge of maritime matters is very extensive.
Antonio Quirós offers excellent customer service. He always provides quick responses to complex questions.
He is a perfect ten in every way, without a single flaw.
Julio López Quiroga is known for his strength in collision, salvage and cargo claims proceedings. He is also well-versed in handling ship arrests, assisting P&I clubs and advising on non-payment claims.
Julio resolved all our questions with great technical and business knowledge. He is smart, approachable and gets to the point of the matter.
Julio's legal opinions are always solidly reasoned and clearly explained.
Julio López Quiroga stands out for his availability, speed and knowledge.
Hannah de Bustos often assists with collision, cargo and salvage claims, as well as breach of contract matters and subsequent disputes.
Hannah is a great lawyer. She advises us on complex matters with clarity, strategic vision and strong technical expertise.
Hannah de Bustos displays impeccable knowledge and client service.
She is excellent.
Based in Vigo, Jacobo Tojeiro regularly assists with contract work and damage claims on behalf of ship manufacturers and insurance companies.
Jacobo Tojeiro offers great commercial vision and constant assistance.
We are impressed by Jacobo's knowledge and experience concerning maritime and insurance matters.