The guide to Superyacht law - Fourth edition

Since the publication of the third edition of the Guide to Superyacht Law, we have seen significant changes in the interpretation of English law and what various stakeholders in the superyacht industry view as important. This fourth edition of the Guide to Superyacht Law has expanded sections on design and build, insurance and various issues which are at the forefront of people’s minds. Our continuing desire to share our knowledge and expertise with you has inspired the changes you will find in this Guide. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, design, own or crew the superyacht, our Guide to Superyacht Law will help you navigate your way through this increasingly complex area of the law. Written by legal experts with more than 20 years’ experience in the superyacht sector who represent many of the industry’s leading builders, owners and designers and having been involved in the leading cases involving the superyacht industry, our Guide covers almost everything you need to know at any stage in the process – from financing a superyacht and drafting design contracts to safety and operational considerations. Even if it all goes wrong, with one of the world’s largest international dispute teams, Clyde & Co has the expertise to work out the best solution for you, whether that is in London, Paris, Miami, New York, Singapore or any one of the other superyacht hubs where disputes are heard. Our depth of industry knowledge – both commercially and legally – is second to none. The superyacht industry has changed many times since the turn of the 21st century and it continues to evolve. The recent release of the Panama Papers, public opinion and some government moves against tax evasion and avoidance have set the tone for the industry. We recognise that today this industry – perhaps more than any other – has become the focus of policy-makers and politicians to which the industry must respond by being transparent and ruthlessly professional in every aspect of its workings. On top of this, the referendum vote for the UK to exit the EU puts even more pressure on the sector. We have a special Brexit section that asks some pertinent questions for consideration. John Leonida

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