About

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Hannaford Turner LLP is a specialist law firm based in the heart of the city of London.

As an enterprising firm with more than 100 years and £2 billion of collective transaction history, the firm boasts one of London’s most experienced superyacht and luxury asset teams, perfectly positioned to assist with a comprehensive range of superyacht and luxury asset related legal matters.

The firm is routinely instructed by high net worth individuals, family offices, trustees, fiduciaries, shipyards, other law firms in need of specialist advice, yacht managers, yacht brokers, yacht designers and other superyacht and private aviation industry participants.

The partners pride themselves on delivering high quality, sophisticated legal advice and enjoy building long lasting relationships with their clients. The firm is Lexcel accredited for its excellence in legal practice management and client care.

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What the Team is Known For

Hannaford Turner's superyacht and luxury asset group continues to earn praise from industry figures for its legal work and client service. The lawyers assist some of the most significant shipyards and yacht management companies with a range of complex cross-border transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam Ramlugon
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Adam Ramlugon
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
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Adam Ramlugon has a mixed transactional and disputes practice, and can also advise on regulatory matters.

Adam is recognised as a leading professional in the yachting legal market. His expertise and steady guidance have been crucial in navigating complex legal matters in the yachting industry.

He combines charm and exceptional negotiation skills with a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the relevant law. It is much easier having him on your side than as your opponent.

Adam is incredibly skilled, knowledgeable and commercially unbeatable.

Duncan Bateson
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Duncan Bateson
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Duncan Bateson is an experienced superyacht lawyer who advises on finance, sale and purchase, charter and construction matters.

He is easy-going, relaxed, and prepared to listen to and appreciate the intricacies of any deal.

With a keen eye for crafting reliable agreements, Mr Bateson ensures superyacht buyers and sellers are well protected throughout the process.

Mark Needham
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Mark Needham
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
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Mark Needham advises on transactional matters and also assists clients with disputes. He is engaged by some high-profile shipyards and yacht managers, who rate him highly.

He is a superb transactional lawyer with heaps of experience in large yacht construction projects and sale and purchase transactions.

Mark is deal-focused and not into complicating matters. He takes a practical approach and is prepared to state his view when required.

Working with Mark has been an absolute pleasure. He is always available and efficient with both time and words.

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Elinor Dautlich
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Elinor Dautlich advises on yacht financing deals, as well as matters concerning the design and construction of vessels.

Elinor is so well known in the industry because of her exceptional brain and legal expertise.

Elinor has been incredibly helpful and always provides clear, practical advice. Whenever I’ve needed guidance, she’s been quick to respond and has a deep understanding of what’s best for our company.

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Adam Ramlugon
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Adam Ramlugon
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
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Duncan Bateson
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Duncan Bateson
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Mark Needham
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Mark Needham
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
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Elinor Dautlich
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Members

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Adam Ramlugon

Adam Ramlugon

Head of Department

Mark Needham

Mark Needham

Head of Department