About

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MEPLAW combines extensive shipping experience with a distinguished focus on the superyacht sector, providing strategic, business-oriented legal advice to yacht owners, brokers, shipyards, financiers, insurers, and maritime operators. Headquartered in Viareggio, a leading global superyacht hub, the firm advises on high-value superyacht transactions, including the sale and purchase of second-hand yachts, new-build contracts, refits, finance structuring, and bespoke commercial agreements.

In shipping, MEPLAW advises on international sales of goods contracts, Bills of Lading, Charterparty matters, forwarding agreements, marine casualties, ship arrests, and insurance and finance matters.

The firm stands out for its cross-border maritime and superyacht projects, including major new-build programmes and international vessel acquisitions, combining sector-specialised knowledge with corporate, commercial, and regulatory expertise to deliver tailored solutions across global markets.

Chambers Review

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Shipping - Italy

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

MEPLAW is noted for acting on several transactional matters in the shipping sector. It also advises on contractual arrangements, regulatory compliance, insurance and related disputes. The law firm is also well positioned to intervene in yachting-related matters.

Key contact

Lorenzo Macchi is a key contact in this department.

Strengths

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Members

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Federico Serra

Lorenzo Macchi

Head of Department

Niloofar Foroozanfar

Paola D'Alberton

Industries

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Insurance

International Trade

Luxury

Sanctions Desk

Ship Finance

Shipping

Yachting