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Provided by Gonzalo Alvar
Gonzalo is a partner in the Madrid office. With a long and continued practice of working for shipyards, shipowners and banks, he is one of the most reputed lawyers in Spain in relation to the shipbuilding industry. During his career, he has participated in the negotiation of a number of shipbuilding projects, ship conversions and repair contracts.
His practice includes advising on shipbuilding contracts, security packages (including refund guarantees, insurances bonds and mortgages), financing agreements, the Spanish Tax Lease system, agency and brokerage contracts, subcontracts and supply contracts. He is also frequently requested by clients to follow up shipbuilding contracts until the delivery and registration of vessels. Gonzalo has broad experience in restructuring shipbuilding contracts and ancillary documentation when shipyards face economic distress situations.
Gonzalo is member of the Spanish Maritime Law Association and Spanish Marine Cluster, and has been invited as a Spanish representative to the Forum of Dahkla (Blue Economy in Africa).
Provided by Chambers
Gonzalo Alvar advises on the construction, registration and purchase of vessels, as well as assisting with matters relating to damages and contractual negotiations.
Provided by Chambers
Gonzalo is a leading figure in the world of shipbuilding in Spain. His experience is an absolute guarantee that any matter entrusted to him will be handled with the highest level of professionalism.
Gonzalo Alvar is a great and decisive professional with extensive knowledge of the sector.
Gonzalo is a leading figure in the world of shipbuilding in Spain. His experience is an absolute guarantee that any matter entrusted to him will be handled with the highest level of professionalism.
Gonzalo Alvar is a great and decisive professional with extensive knowledge of the sector.