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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 the breakout of fires 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 deals fantastically with cross-border matters. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is a very safe pair of hands.
Mestre Abogados is thorough and efficient.
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's readiness and availability is second to none.
Anna Mestre knows everyone in the maritime business in Spain, which is beneficial.
Anna Mestre keeps an open mind and communicates quickly.