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Shipping - Spain
What the Team is Known For
Mestre Abogados is a specialised Barcelona-based law firm, frequently retained by a variety of clients, including multinational insurers and ship services providers. The team is particularly well suited to handle collision and cargo claims, ship arrests and salvage proceedings. Damages and liability disputes in relation to supply issues and construction defects are also handled by the firm. In addition to its strength in contentious matters, Mestre Abogados also offers a strong focus on yacht matters, assisting with acquisitions and contract negotiations. Clients also benefit from the firm's considerable presence in maritime mandates relating to both the Spanish market and other jurisdictions worldwide.
Strengths
Mestre Abogados demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge of our industry and line of business. The lawyers respond to our questions quickly, comprehensively and with great perseverance.
The team at Mestre Abogados is quick, responsive and efficient. The practitioners have a very good commercial understanding and offer sound advice.
Notable practitioners
Anna Mestre is widely acclaimed for her coverage of contentious and non-contentious shipping mandates, handling vessel arrests, liability disputes, damages and cargo claims, as well as assisting ship owners and P&I clubs.
Anna Mestre is a highly professional with extensive maritime knowledge. She is friendly, open-minded and always willing to discuss any issue. It is a pleasure to work with her.
Anna Mestre is a very impressive lawyer. She is quick, responsive and proactive.