High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Global-wide
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Provided by Robert Allen Law
Robert Allen Law focuses a significant part of its practice on the yacht industry. With offices in Miami, Palm Beach, and by appointment in New York City, its legal team represents buyers, sellers, manufacturers, dealers, brokerages, and banks, with respect to yachts and superyachts throughout the world.
Robert Allen Law is the leading law firm in the Americas representing non-U.S. yacht manufacturers. Robert Allen Law is also regularly engaged on behalf of yacht lenders with respect to yacht financing transactions, and regularly engaged on behalf of yacht builders doing business internationally, wherever the yachts are built and wherever the buyers, sellers and banks are located. Our firm provides general and ongoing legal representation to the most important American banks and financial institutions in the field of construction and purchase financing to private yacht buyer and U.S. dealers of motor yachts.
Recent areas of growth include working with clients in the areas of charters, launching yacht management businesses, crew visas and pre-immigration planning for crew members and major litigation involving non-U.S. and U.S. yacht manufacturers.
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US firm Robert Allen Law regularly advises leading yacht builders. The firm is heavily involved in representing buyers and sellers, and also advises lenders. The firm's lawyers assist with both contentious matters and transactional mandates.
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Robert Allen Law bring real depth to every project, combining strong legal expertise with a practical understanding of the marine and construction industries. It always feels like a true team effort: they collaborate seamlessly so clients benefit from the full range of their experience.
They don’t just process paperwork, they really get the commercial side of these transactions and how timing, accuracy and clear communication impact our workflow. They understand the pace we work at, the level of detail required and the expectations of high net worth clients. That awareness makes everything move more smoothly and allows us to trust that they’re always aligned with our goals and priorities.
I think they are excellent at problem-solving and thinking outside the box to find solutions to complex deals or situations. They have different skill sets and expertise within their group and do a great job of consulting each other if more knowledge or information is needed in a particular situation.
Yacht finance and law involves multiple geographies, multiple legal jurisdictions, holding companies and deep regulations. Robert Allen Law is adept at parsing all of those things and finding outside resources to bolster their own efforts.
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Robert Allen founded Robert Allen Law and is an experienced yacht lawyer. His clients include sellers, buyers, builders and brokers.
Robert is always available to answer questions thoughtfully and provide forward-thinking guidance.
Robert consistently stands out through his responsiveness, precision and deep understanding of yacht transactions. He moves quickly, communicates clearly, and makes even complex matters feel straightforward. What really sets him apart is how reliable he is. He always gets things right the first time and anticipates what’s needed before we even ask. His professionalism and attention to detail truly distinguish him from others in the industry.
Chris is an excellent lawyer, with a consistent willingness to help his clients and an amazing depth of knowledge.
Chris Anderson of Robert Allen Law has been outstanding this year. He brings exceptional attention to detail, commercial acumen and a calm, solution-driven approach to complex transactions. Chris consistently anticipates issues before they arise, communicates with clarity and precision, and delivers practical results that inspire confidence from clients and counterparties alike. His professionalism and reliability make him an invaluable member of any transaction team.
Chris is a very responsive, excellent client advocate.
Umberto Bonavita advises clients on yacht construction, registration and transactions. He is particularly known for his work with clients who have links to Italy.
Umberto is an excellent attorney with a huge willingness to help his colleagues and clients. He also has deep connections in the industry, which are extremely valuable.
Umberto is a very savvy, international superyacht lawyer.
Umberto brings a level of knowledge and steadiness that makes every transaction run smoothly. He’s incredibly thorough, always available when needed and has a calm, confident approach that gives us a lot of trust in the process. He understands the nuances of multi-jurisdictional work and handles everything with ease.
Umberto is an asset to his team and an incredibly good negotiator: strong, tough and straightforward.
Claudia Casalis is experienced in negotiating high-value yacht contracts. She works with shipyards and high net worth individuals, and often deals with offshore structuring.
Claudia is outstanding in terms of her capability and her relentless effort to see the job completed successfully. I cannot say enough about her, and I would recommend her without any reservation.
Claudia Casalis is very hard working, excellent with clients and dedicated to her job.
Claudia Casalis is a very professional, responsive and friendly attorney, who covers all aspects of a transaction to ensure the best results for her clients.
Yachts & Superyachts
Yachts & Superyachts
Yachts & Superyachts
Yachts & Superyachts
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Claudia Casalis
Umberto Bonavita
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