Yacht Purchase & Sale
Legal support throughout the transaction, from due diligence to closing. Legal due diligence Ownership and title verification Liens, mortgages and encumbrances Sale & Purchase Agreements Contract review and negotiation Pre-purchase survey coordination Review of survey findings Closing and delivery Change of ownership Registration documentation
Yacht Surveys & Inspections
Legal support surrounding yacht surveys and inspections. Pre-purchase surveys Pre-sale inspections Condition surveys Damage surveys Insurance-related surveys Refit inspections Coordination with independent marine surveyors Legal review of survey findings Identifying contractual implications of survey findings
Yacht Registration & Flag
Support with Spanish and international registration procedures. Spanish yacht registration Registration changes Ownership changes Flag-state procedures Registration documentation Title matters Mortgages and encumbrances Coordination with foreign registries Documentation for internationally flagged yachts
Yacht Charter & Commercial Operations
Legal support for charter agreements, licensing and commercial operations. Charter agreements Charter licensing Commercial yacht requirements Spanish regulatory requirements Guest and passenger matters Liability issues Charter contracts Charter disputes Compliance support
Spanish Tax, VAT & Customs
Guidance on the Spanish tax, VAT and customs considerations affecting yachts. VAT considerations Yacht importation Temporary Admission Customs procedures Spanish tax matters EU / non-EU considerations Yacht ownership structures Tax and customs compliance
Yacht Ownership & Management
Legal support throughout the ownership and operational life of your vessel. Ownership structures Yacht management agreements Owner's agreements Supplier contracts Marina and berthing agreements Documentation Regulatory matters Liability issues Coordination with yacht managers and other professionals
Refit, Shipyard & Marine Contracts
Legal support to help protect your interests throughout the project. Shipyard agreements Refit contracts Contractor agreements Scope of works Payment terms Delivery terms Defects Delays Warranty issues Contractual disputes
Maritime Disputes, Claims & Insurance
Legal support with yacht-related disputes, claims and liability matters. Yacht purchase disputes Charter disputes Contract disputes Damage claims Insurance claims Liability matters Supplier disputes Shipyard disputes Debt recovery Maritime litigation / dispute resolution