Aviation & Super Yacht Law

With years of experience and in-depth knowledge, we understand the complexities and nuances involved in acquiring, managing and owning yachts and jets, whilst also future proofing these exceptional assets.

We offer comprehensive guidance on a wide range of legal matters, including the sale, acquisition, financing, and structuring of luxury aviation and marine assets. Whether you are purchasing a new super yacht or a private jet, or managing your portfolio of high-value assets, our team has the expertise to navigate every aspect of the process.

Our services include:

• Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements to protect your interests.
• Coordinating pre-purchase inspections to ensure your assets meet the highest standards.
• Advising on ownership structures, financing, and registration to optimise efficiency and security.
• Managing ancillary documentation and resolving any potential disputes.

Our breadth of expertise and ability to tailor solutions to each clients’ individual circumstances ensure that you receive trusted, bespoke advice that integrates seamlessly with your broader personal and business affairs. We bring a holistic approach that involves our experts across private client and tax, family and divorce, art, immigration, employment and corporate and commercial.

Our Experience:

• Advising a high-net-worth individual on the sale of a yacht, including negotiating the sale terms, drafting ancillary documents, and finalising the sale agreement.
• Holistic advice on the purchase of an Italian new build super yacht including the purchase agreement and completion of the build process with the manager and project team, the ownership structure, the crew arrangements and advice in relation to the use of the yacht for its use as a commercial charter yacht.
• Advising on the sale and purchase of a number of business and private jets including drafting, negotiating and settling the purchase agreement.
• Advising on the restructuring of the ownership of a super yacht, including advice in relation to the private and commercial charter use of the yacht and the refit, including the import of the super yacht into the EU, for use in the Mediterranean.
• Advising on the restructuring of a private aircraft for an international HNW.