Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
We understand that the ultimate aim in owning a yacht is to enjoy it. However, yachts are complex items and owning, building, or managing a yacht is a significant investment, one that comes with unique challenges and opportunities.
Our award-winning team of international lawyers is here to guide you through every step, offering practical advice and tailored solutions to help you achieve your goals.
Whether you are purchasing your first yacht, overseeing a newbuild or refit project, arranging a charter, or navigating complex financing and insurance matters, we have the experience and industry insight to protect your interests. We also support clients in resolving disputes and managing ongoing operations, always with a focus on minimising risk and maximising value.
We work with a wide range of clients, from private individuals and family offices to yacht builders, banks, managers designers, brokers, and charterers. Our in-depth understanding of the yachting industry means we can anticipate issues before they arise and provide clear, commercially focused advice that helps you make informed decisions.
Provided by Chambers
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 matters and disputes.
Provided by Chambers
It is an extensive and knowledgeable team with each individual bringing their strengths. They have a strong ability to stand in the shoes of clients to understand the commercial needs of a business.
The firm's very high level of technical and creative expertise, customer relations skills and the concrete, positive results really stand out. Their commercial sensitivity dictates our work.
It is a very strong team to work with. They have great depth, and are very cerebral and not impulsive. All of our clients introduced to them have always been very happy with them.
Stephenson Harwood are highly professional, rapid in their answers, always available and business-oriented with a multilingual team specialised in several national laws.
It is an extensive and knowledgeable team with each individual bringing their strengths. They have a strong ability to stand in the shoes of clients to understand the commercial needs of a business.
The firm's very high level of technical and creative expertise, customer relations skills and the concrete, positive results really stand out. Their commercial sensitivity dictates our work.
It is a very strong team to work with. They have great depth, and are very cerebral and not impulsive. All of our clients introduced to them have always been very happy with them.
Stephenson Harwood are highly professional, rapid in their answers, always available and business-oriented with a multilingual team specialised in several national laws.
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Ezio has a great understanding of the industry and is a knowledgeable and diligent leader of his team. He is also sensitive to client needs and the commercial aspects of the deals.
Ezio Dal Maso is very good. He speaks many languages fluently, is very up to speed with the yacht industry and has a good team around him.
Ezio is very professional with a multicultural professional experience that makes him unique in the sector. As a plus, he is always available and has a very commercial attitude.
Ian is one of the best to deal with.