About

Provided by Hannaford Turner LLP

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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
Yachts & Superyachts - Global-wide
1
Band 1
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

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers
Adam Ramlugon
2
Adam Ramlugon
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
2
Band 2

Adam Ramlugon has a mixed transactional and disputes practice, and can also advise on regulatory matters.

"Adam has a diverse knowledge of solving the legal complexities that occur in the ultra high net worth world. Adam is charm personified with a calm demeanour - perfect for dealing with any client."

"Adam is ambitious and knowledgeable."

"I really like Adam, he knows what he is doing."

Mark Needham
2
Mark Needham
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
2
Band 2

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.

"Mark exhibits exceptional responsiveness and demonstrates extensive knowledge across various domains. I highly recommend him to prospective clients."

"Mark's level of industry knowledge and problem-solving capability raises him high above other superyacht lawyers in the industry. He is a pleasure to deal with at every turn."

"Mark is practical, approachable, communicative, technically strong and with a deep expertise in luxury assets like superyachts and aircraft."

Duncan Bateson
3
Duncan Bateson
3
Band 3

Duncan Bateson joined Hannaford Turner in September 2023 from Ince. Bateson is an experienced superyacht lawyer who advises on finance, sale and purchase, charter and construction matters.

"Duncan is very experienced and a pleasure to deal with."

"Duncan is exceptional in depth and breadth of knowledge."

"Duncan is a great lawyer."

3
Elinor Dautlich
3
Band 3

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

"Elinor is very good, intelligent and has a very good manner."

"Elinor is very organised and easy to work with."

Ranked Individuals at
Hannaford Turner LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Global-wide

Yachts & Superyachts

Adam Ramlugon
2
Adam Ramlugon
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
2
Band 2
Mark Needham
2
Mark Needham
Head of Yachts & Superyachts
2
Band 2
Duncan Bateson
3
Duncan Bateson
3
Band 3
3
Elinor Dautlich
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Hannaford Turner LLP

Adam Ramlugon

Adam Ramlugon

Head of Department

Mark Needham

Mark Needham

Head of Department