Yachts & Superyachts
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Global-wide
Band 2
About
Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
Stephenson Harwood is recognised as a leading international superyacht law firm providing a full spectrum of legal services to the luxury and private yacht sector. The firm's specialist team of international lawyers has extensive experience providing specialist advice in relation to a broad range of yacht and superyacht issues, including new-builds, sale, purchase, chartering, financing, dispute resolution, insurance and management.
The firm acts for a variety of key players in the industry from ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices to yacht builders, banks, managers and charterers across key jurisdictions. Stephenson Harwood's dedicated yacht team understands the business practices, legal requirements, insurance risks and financial needs of the yachting industry, a sector that, perhaps more than any other, requires attention to detail and appreciation of the unique. The firm has excellent industry contacts and in-depth understanding of the underlying business and commercial challenges.
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood is well known for its shipping and asset finance work, including matters relating to yachts and superyachts. As well as sales, purchases and construction mandates, the firm can handle insurance and disputes matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephenson Harwood are excellent lawyers; they are very smart guys."
"Stephenson Harwood give timely responses and are always contactable and approachable. They give reliable advice."
"The entire Stephenson Harwood team, regardless of location, is knowledgeable and approachable."
"Stephenson Harwood are excellent lawyers; they are very smart guys."
"Stephenson Harwood give timely responses and are always contactable and approachable. They give reliable advice."
"The entire Stephenson Harwood team, regardless of location, is knowledgeable and approachable."
Notable Practitioners
Ezio Dal Maso is experienced in the yacht market on transactional mandates, including new build contracts and financing as well as related disputes. Dal Maso is well placed to advise builders, owners and banks across Europe.
"Ezio is a very dedicated lawyer who has an excellent practice and does good quality work."
"Ezio is very commercial and knowledgeable."
"Ezio is a phenomenal lawyer."
Ian Mace is well known for his expertise in complex and significant ship financing matters, including those concerning yachts and superyachts.